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X-Cell Insulation Corporation

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — NEW YORK, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at X-Cell Insulation Corporation in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Employer X-Cell Insulation Corporation Report ID 2018099596
Address 115 Fort Washington Avenue City, State ZIP NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10032
Event Date September 17, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.83000, -73.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on the third rung of an A-frame ladder applying caulking to a wall when the employee slipped and fell off the ladder, fracturing both ankles.

Incident Summary

On September 17, 2018, a worker at X-Cell Insulation Corporation in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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