Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England

Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Fractures - BRISTOL, Rhode Island

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England in BRISTOL, Rhode Island
Employer Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England
Address 12 Byfield Street
City, State ZIP BRISTOL, Rhode Island 02809
Report ID 2020054099
Event Date May 1, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Extension ladders
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 444110
GPS Coordinates 41.66817, -71.27500

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Incident Narrative

An employee was on an extension ladder, using a caulk gun to service a customer's leaking window. He fell from the ladder to the ground and suffered a broken wrist, six broken ribs, a broken knee, a broken septum, and various other cuts and contusions.

Incident Summary

On May 1, 2020, a worker at Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England in BRISTOL, Rhode Island suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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