Hahnel Brothers Company, Inc.
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — WESTBROOK, MAINE
| Employer | Hahnel Brothers Company, Inc. | Report ID | 20241110455 |
| Address | 1 Mechanic Street | City, State ZIP | WESTBROOK, MAINE 04092 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.67000, -70.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a ceiling grate when he dropped a tool. As he went to retrieve the tool, he fell from an 8-foot step ladder and landed on the ground. The employee sustained a fractured left wrist.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2024, a worker at Hahnel Brothers Company, Inc. in WESTBROOK, MAINE suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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