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FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC. in MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC. Report ID 2022043420
Address 1000 Bordentown Road City, State ZIP MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19067
Event Date April 20, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple cranial region locations
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.15000, -74.77000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a tarp from a trailer when they slipped off the ladder and fell 4 to 6 feet to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a skull fracture and concussion.

Incident Summary

On April 20, 2022, a worker at FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC. in MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple cranial region locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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