Vieira's Bakery
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Vieira's Bakery | Report ID | 20191011356 |
| Address | 34-48 Ave K | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -74.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 9 feet from a ladder to the ground while attempting to reach an alarm that was going off on top of a machine. The employee suffered a broken left arm and fractured ribs, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2019, a worker at Vieira's Bakery in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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