Hi-Lume Corporation
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Hi-Lume Corporation | Report ID | 2020021338 |
| Address | 110 William St, 8th floor | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10038 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | 1462578 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.70000, -74.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was patching drywall from a stepladder and fell to the floor. The employee was hospitalized for a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2020, a worker at Hi-Lume Corporation in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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