Foster Electrical Service
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Foster Electrical Service | Report ID | 20181212387 |
| Address | 2251 Plumb 1st Street | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11229 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 | Inspection # | 1365107 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.59000, -73.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 20-foot extension ladder replacing a light fixture on the outside of the building next to the basement entry. The employee fell approximately 10 to 15 feet off the ladder and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2018, a worker at Foster Electrical Service in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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