Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions

Name: Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions at Newport Electric Construction Corp.
Start: 2/12/2021

1 hospitalization · 2021021324 · 2/12/2021 · Newport Electric Construction Corp.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Head and trunk
Nature of injury: Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions

Cause

Event: Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
Source: Extension ladders
Secondary source: Ice, sleet, snow

Employer

Name: Newport Electric Construction Corp.
Location: 6 Tom's Hill Road, TRURO, MASSACHUSETTS, 02666
NAICS: 238290
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was preparing the roof for solar panel installation. The employee was transitioning from an extension ladder to the roof when he slipped off the ladder and fell approximately 12 ft. to the ground, resulting in hospitalization for four broken ribs and a concussion. The conditions at the time included snow and ice.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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