Nichols Long & Moore Construction Corp.
Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet — Fractures — 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.
Context
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