The Thames Shipyard & Repair Company
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — OAKDALE, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | The Thames Shipyard & Repair Company | Report ID | 20211210577 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | OAKDALE, CONNECTICUT 06370 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Walls |
| Secondary Source | Tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -72.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on top of a wall placing a tarp onto a pile of mulch when the tarp ripped and threw the worker off balance. The employee fell approximately 6 to 7 feet off the wall, resulting in a broken rib and a possible fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2021, a worker at The Thames Shipyard & Repair Company in OAKDALE, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with walls identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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