Turkey Hill LP
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CONESTOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Turkey Hill LP | Report ID | 2023087115 |
| Address | 2601 River Road | City, State ZIP | CONESTOGA, PENNSYLVANIA 17516 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -76.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a platform ladder when they fell approximately 37 inches from the platform to the floor, resulting in a left wrist fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2023, a worker at Turkey Hill LP in CONESTOGA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). 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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