International Game Technology (IGT)
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
| Employer | International Game Technology (IGT) | Report ID | 2018065440 |
| Address | Greenhill's Pub, 420 Route 211 West | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10940 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713290 | Inspection # | 1321596 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -74.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ascending a 20 ft extension ladder to access the roof. The ladder was set on wet concrete ground. It slipped out and the employee fell to the ground and onto his ankle fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2018, a worker at International Game Technology (IGT) in MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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