Yankee Remodeler of New London, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Yankee Remodeler of New London, Inc. | Report ID | 20211110167 |
| Address | 25 Wells Street | City, State ZIP | WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND 02891 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.36000, -71.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a stepladder to exit a 42-inch-deep trench. He slipped at the second step from the top, fell sideways, and landed on top of the wood concrete form. He suffered four broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2021, a worker at Yankee Remodeler of New London, Inc. in WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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