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Synagro

Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Synagro in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Synagro Report ID 2023087730
Address 7800 Penrose Ferry Rd. City, State ZIP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19153
Event Date August 23, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified Source of Injury Skylights
Secondary Source Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 221320 Inspection # 1693722
GPS Coordinates 39.89000, -75.22000

Incident Narrative

An employee was traversing on a roof when they slipped, and fell through a raised skylight. The employee sustained broken ribs and a laceration that required sutures.

Incident Summary

On August 23, 2023, a worker at Synagro in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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