Boise Steel Erectors
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — BOISE, IDAHO
| Employer | Boise Steel Erectors | Report ID | 2020099037 |
| Address | 149 East Park Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BOISE, IDAHO 83712 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.58000, -116.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a wooden staircase and lost his footing. He fell approximately 4-5 feet and suffered a major tear(s) to his quadricep muscles.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2020, a worker at Boise Steel Erectors in BOISE, IDAHO suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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