MIG Building Systems
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — CAMILLUS, NEW YORK
| Employer | MIG Building Systems | Report ID | 2019010524 |
| Address | Rolling Meadows | City, State ZIP | CAMILLUS, NEW YORK 13031 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.03000, -76.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a cap on a gas fireplace vent on the exterior of a house. He fell 6-7 feet off a step ladder onto the ground. The employee sustained a broken rib, punctured lung, and a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2019, a worker at MIG Building Systems in CAMILLUS, NEW YORK suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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