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Berkowatts Electric

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Berkowatts Electric in LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
Employer Berkowatts Electric Report ID 20201211318
Address 110 Franklin St City, State ZIP LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701
Event Date December 2, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.07000, -74.25000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell from a ladder to the ground, suffering broken ribs.

Incident Summary

On December 2, 2020, a worker at Berkowatts Electric in LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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