J. P. Noonan Transportation Inc
Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — HULL, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | J. P. Noonan Transportation Inc | Report ID | 2025066255 |
| Address | Hull Waste Water Treatment Plant, 1111 Nantasket Ave | City, State ZIP | HULL, MASSACHUSETTS 02045 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Tanker trucks |
| Secondary Source | Gases unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.30000, -70.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at the top of the ladder on the passenger side of a tanker trailer. While the tanker was being loaded, the employee was checking the level of the liquid inside the tanker by looking through the manhole on top of the tanker. The employee may have been overwhelmed by hydrogen sulfide (H2S) or the odor of raw sewage, causing him to lose consciousness and fall approximately 10 feet to the ground. The employee sustained a brain bleed and fractures to their skull, face, spine, and multiple ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2025, a worker at J. P. Noonan Transportation Inc in HULL, MASSACHUSETTS suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet, with tanker trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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