JLC Construction Co. Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | JLC Construction Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2022010543 |
| Address | 289 McArthur Drive | City, State ZIP | NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 02740 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -70.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting a tarp over a salt bin when he fell 7 feet to the ground below, resulting in broken ribs and a head injury.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2022, a worker at JLC Construction Co. Inc. in NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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