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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016064872 · 6/2/2016 · R & F Metals Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
Source
Ladders, unspecified

Employer

Name
R & F Metals Inc.
Location
36281 Waterleaf Way, SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE, 19975
NAICS
238990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was climbing a ladder and attempting to step onto a roof when his foot slipped. The ladder gave way and he fell 13.5 feet to the ground, fracturing his wrist and requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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