Holstein and Penn LLC.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — SHARON HILL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Holstein and Penn LLC. | Report ID | 2023042902 |
| Address | 1445 South Chester Pike | City, State ZIP | SHARON HILL, PENNSYLVANIA 19079 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -75.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking chips while on a step ladder about 3-4 feet above the ground. The employee lost balance and fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a muscle tear and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2023, a worker at Holstein and Penn LLC. in SHARON HILL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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