Richard Electric Inc
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — POMFRET CENTER, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Richard Electric Inc | Report ID | 20211210970 |
| Address | 101 Canton Road | City, State ZIP | POMFRET CENTER, CONNECTICUT 06259 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -72.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 6-foot step ladder while adjusting an outdoor floodlight. The employee's left leg was broken.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2021, a worker at Richard Electric Inc in POMFRET CENTER, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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