The Northeast Companies, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — VERNON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | The Northeast Companies, Inc. | Report ID | 2020109462 |
| Address | 4 Park Street | City, State ZIP | VERNON, CONNECTICUT 06066 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -72.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While using a battery powered reciprocating saw, an employee fell from a ladder to the floor. He fractured both wrists and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2020, a worker at The Northeast Companies, Inc. in VERNON, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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