BOND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | BOND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Report ID | 2022010278 |
| Address | 243 Charles Street | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02114 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2022 | 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 | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.36000, -71.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a stepladder when they missed a step and fell approximately 4 feet to the floor below, resulting in fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2022, a worker at BOND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, INC. in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 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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