Gorbel Incorporated

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — FISHERS, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gorbel Incorporated in FISHERS, NEW YORK
Employer Gorbel Incorporated Report ID 2020054696
Address 600 Fishers Run City, State ZIP FISHERS, NEW YORK 14453
Event Date May 20, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Movable ladders, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 333923 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.02000, -77.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing a hoist from a rolling ladder. The employee fell off the ladder and landed about 8 feet below. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 20, 2020, a worker at Gorbel Incorporated in FISHERS, NEW YORK suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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