Nichols Long & Moore Construction Corp.

Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet — Fractures — FAIRPORT, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nichols Long & Moore Construction Corp. in FAIRPORT, NEW YORK
Employer Nichols Long & Moore Construction Corp. Report ID 2021032639
Address Main Street Lift Bridge City, State ZIP FAIRPORT, NEW YORK 14450
Event Date March 29, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.09000, -77.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee was stepping into an access hatch at the same time that the hatch was opened from below. The employee fell 3 feet and suffered a broken tibia.

Incident Summary

On March 29, 2021, a worker at Nichols Long & Moore Construction Corp. in FAIRPORT, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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