Metro Mattress Corp.
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Metro Mattress Corp. | Report ID | 20241110706 |
| Address | 3153 Berlin Turnpike | City, State ZIP | NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06111 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Trunk and other lower extremities |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 442110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -72.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed a ladder to hang a sign, lost his balance, and fell to the floor. The employee sustained back and leg injuries.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2024, a worker at Metro Mattress Corp. in NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the trunk and other lower extremities. 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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