Pelican Products, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SOUTH DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Pelican Products, Inc. | Report ID | 20201212036 |
| Address | 147 N Main St | City, State ZIP | SOUTH DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01373 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.48000, -72.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking outside, an employee slipped on ice and fell on the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured leg.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2020, a worker at Pelican Products, Inc. in SOUTH DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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