Meadowlands Fire Protection
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Meadowlands Fire Protection | Report ID | 2022075999 |
| Address | 239 Cole St. | City, State ZIP | JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07310 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1608141 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -74.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an 8-foot step ladder when they fell off the ladder, resulting in broken ribs and a broken shoulder.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2022, a worker at Meadowlands Fire Protection in JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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