Hunter Mechanical Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hunter Mechanical Inc | Report ID | 20231110253 |
| Address | 2005 Market Street | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ducts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -75.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder when a duct connect broke and hit the ladder. The employee fell and sustained eight rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2023, a worker at Hunter Mechanical Inc in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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