Neshaminy Electrical Contractors Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Neshaminy Electrical Contractors Inc | Report ID | 2018087992 |
| Address | 105 Centerton Road | City, State ZIP | MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 23821 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -74.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a wall-mounted ship's ladder while holding a PVC pipe under his arm when his hand slipped off a rung and he fell 10 feet to the floor, fracturing both legs.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2018, a worker at Neshaminy Electrical Contractors Inc in MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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