PALLETS INCORPORATED
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — FORT EDWARD, NEW YORK
| Employer | PALLETS INCORPORATED | Report ID | 2021053764 |
| Address | 99 1/2 EAST STREET | City, State ZIP | FORT EDWARD, NEW YORK 12828 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1530246 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.27000, -73.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee and a contractor were inspecting a roof to verify areas in need of leak repair when the employee stepped through a skylight and fell approximately 20 feet to the floor below, resulting in multiple fractures to their skull, arms, and upper body.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2021, a worker at PALLETS INCORPORATED in FORT EDWARD, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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