Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection | Report ID | 2024088052 |
| Address | 6750 Iroquois Trail SPACE #2 | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) excluding toes |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing plastic sprinkler head caps when he fell through the ceiling and landed on the floor. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured heel.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2024, a worker at Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) excluding toes. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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