Tobyhanna Army Depot
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Tobyhanna Army Depot | Report ID | 2021053842 |
| Address | 11 Hap Arnold Blvd | City, State ZIP | TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA 18466 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trusses, girders, beams-structurally attached, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | 1530160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -75.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an HVAC unit on top of a ceiling. The employee fell through the metal trusses, then fell 7-8 feet through a drop ceiling, landing on the floor. The employee suffered back contusions.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2021, a worker at Tobyhanna Army Depot in TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trusses, girders, beams-structurally attached, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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