SynaTek LP
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | SynaTek LP | Report ID | 2021109021 |
| Address | 737 Hagey Center Dr #2404, | City, State ZIP | SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18964 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | 1559990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.28000, -75.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off a loading dock to the ground 4 feet below. He landed on his side and suffered broken ribs and shoulder trauma. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2021, a worker at SynaTek LP in SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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