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Fractures and dislocations

1 hospitalization · 2018043496 · 4/11/2018 · Truax & Hovey, Ltd

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures and dislocations

Cause

Event
Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet
Source
Existing floor opening
Secondary source
Material and personnel hoists

Employer

Name
Truax & Hovey, Ltd
Location
419 East Genesee Street, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, 13210
NAICS
238990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to throw out construction debris contained in a wheel barrow. The employee went through an unlatched gate on the third floor of a five floor building while attempting to enter a hoist. The hoist was located on the second floor. The employee fell three stories, suffering a dislocated shoulder, possible leg fractures, and a sprained wrist. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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