Solar Mite Solutions
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — PITTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Solar Mite Solutions | Report ID | 2020065249 |
| Address | 151 White Bridge Road | City, State ZIP | PITTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08867 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -74.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through a skylight on a roof, landing on the floor below and suffering a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2020, a worker at Solar Mite Solutions in PITTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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