Cogen Electrical Services Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — BRONX, NEW YORK
| Employer | Cogen Electrical Services Inc. | Report ID | 2021032137 |
| Address | 175 City Island Ave. | City, State ZIP | BRONX, NEW YORK 10464 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.84000, -73.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through rooms after connecting lights to make sure the lights were working when he fell on broken tiles that were on the floor, resulting in a broken left hand.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2021, a worker at Cogen Electrical Services Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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