SERVPRO OF SOUTHERN MONROE COUNTY
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | SERVPRO OF SOUTHERN MONROE COUNTY | Report ID | 2021054117 |
| Address | 3915 Mountain Vista Road | City, State ZIP | STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 18360 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.97000, -75.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing remediation work following a water loss in a mobile home. The employee fell through a water-weakened spot in the OSB subfloor to the ground under the trailer, about 10 feet below. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2021, a worker at SERVPRO OF SOUTHERN MONROE COUNTY in STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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