Suez
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet — Fractures — WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Suez | Report ID | 2019077773 |
| Address | 41 Golden View Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01089 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Towers, poles, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1419275 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.13000, -72.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 50 feet from the roof of a water tower to the ground, suffering a broken arm that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2019, a worker at Suez in WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level more than 30 feet, with towers, poles, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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