Nestle Waters
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Nestle Waters | Report ID | 2020087356 |
| Address | 405 Nestle Way | City, State ZIP | BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18031 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 312112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while descending an aerial lift platform that was approximately 17 inches from the ground. The employee hit the ground, fracturing his hip and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2020, a worker at Nestle Waters in BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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