Hart Engineering Corporation
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Hart Engineering Corporation | Report ID | 2024098962 |
| Address | Taunton Wastewater Treatment Facility, 825 W. Water St. | City, State ZIP | TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02780 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Back lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -71.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ascending a ladder when their foot slipped, causing them to fall to the ground below and sustain a lower back injury. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2024, a worker at Hart Engineering Corporation in TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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