Roehl Transport, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Roehl Transport, Inc. | Report ID | 2024032765 |
| Address | 220 Research Dr. | City, State ZIP | PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18640 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -75.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling on a bar to break the seal that was attached to a trailer when they slipped on the wet concrete and fell, resulting in a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2024, a worker at Roehl Transport, Inc. in PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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