Connecticut Lighting Centers
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Connecticut Lighting Centers | Report ID | 2021075980 |
| Address | 50 Grand Place | City, State ZIP | SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06489 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | 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 | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.60000, -72.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 20, 2021, an employee was climbing an 8-foot step ladder when he missed a rung and fell to the floor. He was admitted to the hospital for fractured ribs and a back injury.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2021, a worker at Connecticut Lighting Centers in SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures 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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