Summit Insulation Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Summit Insulation Inc. | Report ID | 20231211060 |
| Address | University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14642 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -77.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee got off a ladder and was walking when they tripped over a 4x8 sheet of wood that was on the floor. The employee sustained a broken left femur.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2023, a worker at Summit Insulation Inc. in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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