CVS Pharmacy
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — AVON, NEW YORK
| Employer | CVS Pharmacy | Report ID | 20191112318 |
| Address | 277 East Main Street | City, State ZIP | AVON, NEW YORK 14414 |
| Event Date | November 28, 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 | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.90000, -77.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 32-foot extension ladder. When he was approximately 6 to 8 feet up, a 30 MPH gust of wind knocked him and the ladder down to the ground. He suffered a broken heel on the right foot and a fractured L1 lumbar spine.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2019, a worker at CVS Pharmacy in AVON, NEW YORK 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 extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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