Gorham Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — BUXTON, MAINE
| Employer | Gorham Sand & Gravel, Inc. | Report ID | 2023010069 |
| Address | 939 Parker Farm Road | City, State ZIP | BUXTON, MAINE 04093 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.68000, -70.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at a worksite carrying approximately 40 pounds of lifting chains when they fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized for cracked ribs.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2023, a worker at Gorham Sand & Gravel, Inc. in BUXTON, MAINE suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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