Active Environmental Technologies Inc.
Fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Active Environmental Technologies Inc. | Report ID | 20221211009 |
| Address | 1599 W 3rd | City, State ZIP | WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 17701 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -77.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a water treatment system. The system was being pressure tested before being tied in. During testing, the valve and gauge ruptured, causing the employee to fall into a nearby trench. The employee sustained a fractured orbital bone and lacerations and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2022, a worker at Active Environmental Technologies Inc. in WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the eye(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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