EMCOR Services New England Mechanical
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | EMCOR Services New England Mechanical | Report ID | 2018054309 |
| Address | 652 Glenbrook Rd | City, State ZIP | STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06906 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.07000, -73.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee set up an extension ladder in the back of a building near a rooftop unit that needed service. While he was on the ladder a strong gust of wind from an approaching storm caused him and the ladder to fall approximately 10 to 15 feet onto the concrete sidewalk below. He fractured his right ankle and fibula, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2018, a worker at EMCOR Services New England Mechanical in STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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