Smith Builders
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — BANGOR, MAINE
| Employer | Smith Builders | Report ID | 20191011093 |
| Address | 33 East Sumner Street | City, State ZIP | BANGOR, MAINE 04401 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.84000, -68.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an extension ladder inspecting gutters on the leading edge of a roof. The ladder slipped and the employee fell with the ladder. The employee suffered a right foot fracture and abrasions, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2019, a worker at Smith Builders in BANGOR, MAINE suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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