Nestle Health Science
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BOHEMIA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Nestle Health Science | Report ID | 2024043382 |
| Address | 115 Orville Drive | City, State ZIP | BOHEMIA, NEW YORK 11716 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Fixed ladder or fire escape |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -73.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down from a roof on a fixed ladder, carrying a bucket. He fell from the ladder to the ground about 4 to 5 feet below, suffering a broken leg. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2024, a worker at Nestle Health Science in BOHEMIA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with fixed ladder or fire escape identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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