Konecranes, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Konecranes, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211351 |
| Address | Becton Dickinson & Co., Route 7 Graceway | City, State ZIP | CANAAN, CONNECTICUT 06018 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333923 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.45000, -95.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a step ladder to measure and mark a crane rail for modification. The employee fell approximately 12 to 15 feet to the ground, resulting in a fractured right hip.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2023, a worker at Konecranes, Inc. in CANAAN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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