Penn Waste, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MANCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Penn Waste, Inc. | Report ID | 2025077068 |
| Address | 85 Brickyard Road | City, State ZIP | MANCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17345 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -76.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a two-step stool to repair a dumpster. While descending the stool, the employee lost balance and fell to the floor resulting in a broken leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2025, a worker at Penn Waste, Inc. in MANCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. 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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