Methuen Construction Co., Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Methuen Construction Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2019033298 |
| Address | Pierce Island Road | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03801 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | 1389690 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -70.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell off a ladder to the ground, breaking an ankle and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2019, a worker at Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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