L&L Construction, Inc.
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | L&L Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109373 |
| Address | 1125 Monocacy St. | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18018 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple regions of the head |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Trusses, girders, beams structurally attached |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1781727 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62000, -75.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was laying decking when he lost his balance and fell from the first level of steel to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured orbital bone, facial fractures, a brain bleed, and a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2024, a worker at L&L Construction, Inc. in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple regions of the head. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with trusses, girders, beams structurally attached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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