Nature's Choice Spray Foam Insulation Co
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Amputations — SPARTA, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Nature's Choice Spray Foam Insulation Co | Report ID | 2023099038 |
| Address | Residential home under construction, 53 Oakwood Trail | City, State ZIP | SPARTA, NEW JERSEY 07871 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.03000, -74.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a 5-foot ladder covering a recessed light when the ladder slipped and the employee fell. His left little fingertip was amputated and the middle finger was lacerated.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2023, a worker at Nature's Choice Spray Foam Insulation Co in SPARTA, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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