Lehigh Heavy Forge
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lehigh Heavy Forge | Report ID | 2020065551 |
| Address | 275 Emery Street | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18015 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Heel(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -75.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder out of a chip pit. When he reached the top, he fell straight down about 10 feet to the concrete floor, breaking both his heel bones.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2020, a worker at Lehigh Heavy Forge in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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