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IEA Constructors, LLC

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WESTERN, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at IEA Constructors, LLC in WESTERN, NEBRASKA
Employer IEA Constructors, LLC Report ID 2021021661
Address 1316 Co Rd 1000 City, State ZIP WESTERN, NEBRASKA 68464
Event Date February 23, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237130 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.38000, -97.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a 5-foot ladder to access a work area. A piece of a component the employee was holding came loose, causing the employee to lose his balance and fall backwards to the ground 55 inches below. The employee suffered broken ribs and a laceration to the lower left leg, about 6 inches above the ankle.

Incident Summary

On February 23, 2021, a worker at IEA Constructors, LLC in WESTERN, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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