Bergey's Electric Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Bergey's Electric Inc | Report ID | 2024054015 |
| Address | 103 Hickory Dr. | City, State ZIP | HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA 19440 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1754018 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.27000, -75.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 7, 2024, an employee fell from a 20-foot extension ladder to the ground and sustained a fractured L3 vertebra.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2024, a worker at Bergey's Electric Inc in HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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