Boston Sand & Gravel Co.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Boston Sand & Gravel Co. | Report ID | 2020065305 |
| Address | 180 New Rutherford Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02129 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.37000, -71.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While jack hammering concrete, an employee slipped and fell 5 feet.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2020, a worker at Boston Sand & Gravel Co. in CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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