CP Blouin Inc
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SKOWHEGAN, MAINE
| Employer | CP Blouin Inc | Report ID | 2023021733 |
| Address | 1329 Waterville Road | City, State ZIP | SKOWHEGAN, MAINE 04976 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1654323 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.70000, -69.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing ceiling tiles in a mill when they stepped on an unsupported area and fell 12 to 15 feet to the floor below, resulting in a leg fracture that required surgery. Fall protection was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2023, a worker at CP Blouin Inc in SKOWHEGAN, MAINE suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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