United States Cold Storage
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | United States Cold Storage | Report ID | 2024032086 |
| Address | 15 EMERY STREET | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18015 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -75.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a six-foot A-frame ladder to access a drop ceiling when he lost his balance and fell off the ladder, fracturing his ribs. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2024, a worker at United States Cold Storage in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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