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Smith & Wesson

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HOULTON, MAINE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Smith & Wesson in HOULTON, MAINE
Employer Smith & Wesson Report ID 2018054503
Address 19 Aviation Drive City, State ZIP HOULTON, MAINE 04730
Event Date May 9, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 332994 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 46.12000, -67.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was changing a filter when he fell off his step ladder, possibly breaking his ribs and collarbone.

Incident Summary

On May 9, 2018, a worker at Smith & Wesson in HOULTON, MAINE suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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