GCS Enterprises, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MASPETH, NEW YORK
| Employer | GCS Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2024065386 |
| Address | 58-17 59th Drive | City, State ZIP | MASPETH, NEW YORK 11378 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Trucks unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -73.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading tools into the work vehicle. He jumped approximately 2 feet down from the truck to the ground, lost his balance, and sustained a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2024, a worker at GCS Enterprises, Inc. in MASPETH, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with trucks unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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