United Superior Construction Inc.
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs — BLACKSTONE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | United Superior Construction Inc. | Report ID | 20221110075 |
| Address | 131 Lakeshore Drive | City, State ZIP | BLACKSTONE, MASSACHUSETTS 01504 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1634520 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.05000, -71.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing roof paper on a roof when they fell thirty feet to the ground. The employee sustained a concussion, fractures, and internal injuries.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2022, a worker at United Superior Construction Inc. in BLACKSTONE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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