HB Frazer Company
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | HB Frazer Company | Report ID | 2018089010 |
| Address | Wuxi-Apptec, 4000 South 26th Street | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19112 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1364167 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -75.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While standing on a mezzanine doing electrical work, an employee fell through a cover for the light panels to the floor below. The employee sustained a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2018, a worker at HB Frazer Company in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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