Minteq International Inc
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Minteq International Inc | Report ID | 2019043407 |
| Address | 640 N 13th St | City, State ZIP | EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18042 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Scaffolds-staging, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -75.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a ladder resting on a wooden plywood platform. As the employee was climbing down the platform, the plywood came loose and broke. The employee then fell 6 feet off the ladder and broke an ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2019, a worker at Minteq International Inc in EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with scaffolds-staging, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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