Errigal Construction, LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Errigal Construction, LLC | Report ID | 20201010341 |
| Address | Day St and Water St | City, State ZIP | NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 06850 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -73.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 31, 2020, the injured employee was walking backwards while supporting part of a wall with two other employees. The injured employee slipped on frost, losing his balance and control of the wall. The injured employee fell and the wall fell on top of him. The employee suffered chest pain and cuts on his forehead.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2020, a worker at Errigal Construction, LLC in NORWALK, CONNECTICUT suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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