The AMES Companies, Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Fractures - CAMP HILL, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at The AMES Companies, Inc. in CAMP HILL, Pennsylvania
Employer The AMES Companies, Inc.
Address 465 Railroad Avenue
City, State ZIP CAMP HILL, Pennsylvania 17011
Report ID 2022032738
Event Date March 28, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source of Injury Stairs, steps, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332212
GPS Coordinates 40.22000, -76.95000

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Incident Narrative

An employee fell about 6 3/4 inches while descending a step. He suffered a broken tibia and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On March 28, 2022, a worker at The AMES Companies, Inc. in CAMP HILL, Pennsylvania suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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