Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — JAMAICA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp. | Report ID | 2025076359 |
| Address | JFK International Airport Co-generation Plant | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was painting while on an A-frame ladder when he lost his balance and fell approximately 3 feet, landing on his right side on the ground. The employee sustained a fracture to his right knee and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2025, a worker at Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp. in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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