Environmental Construction Group
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — ALBION, NEW YORK
| Employer | Environmental Construction Group | Report ID | 20241110368 |
| Address | Kodak Building 38 5th Floor, 1669 Lake Avenue B38 | City, State ZIP | ALBION, NEW YORK 14411 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Humidifiers, dehumidifiers, vaporizers |
| Secondary Source | Saws except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.29000, -77.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were removing the top of a dehumidification unit using reciprocating saws. One employee was cutting on top of the unit while the other cut below the top. The top gave way, and the employee on top fell about 8 feet, landing chest-first on the base of the unit. The employee suffered a broken wrist, broken ribs on the right side, and a broken sternum.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2024, a worker at Environmental Construction Group in ALBION, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with humidifiers, dehumidifiers, vaporizers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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