CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION CO.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — CARTHAGE, MISSOURI
| Employer | CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION CO. | Report ID | 2021043567 |
| Address | 302 S. Main St. | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, MISSOURI 64836 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.17000, -94.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a stepladder. He came in to contact with an energized ceiling fan, was shocked, and fell off the ladder. He suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2021, a worker at CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION CO. in CARTHAGE, MISSOURI suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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