Pechter Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pechter Inc. | Report ID | 2020054963 |
| Address | 1128 9th Avenue | City, State ZIP | ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA 16602 |
| Event Date | May 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -78.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell down the stairs. He was hospitalized with broken ribs and other injuries.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2020, a worker at Pechter Inc. in ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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