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HP Hood

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LA FARGEVILLE, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at HP Hood in LA FARGEVILLE, NEW YORK
Employer HP Hood Report ID 2024076071
Address 20700 NY-411 City, State ZIP LA FARGEVILLE, NEW YORK 13656
Event Date July 8, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Stairs, steps
Secondary Source Tables, desks, work surfaces
Industry (NAICS) 311511 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 44.19000, -75.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was retrieving a cup of sour cream while standing on a 12-inch step when they lost their balance and fell backward. The back of the employee's neck struck the edge of a stainless steel table, resulting in a spinal fracture.

Incident Summary

On July 8, 2024, a worker at HP Hood in LA FARGEVILLE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 557 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.

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