Power Solutions LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Power Solutions LLC | Report ID | 20191212485 |
| Address | 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20007 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -77.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing light demolition work on junction boxes and conduit using a power saw. The saw came into contact with the concrete ceiling, causing him to fall/jump from the ladder to the ground. His left tibia was broken.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2019, a worker at Power Solutions LLC in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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