PAXINOS, PENNSYLVANIA—
Aerotek
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Aerotek, 634 Roadarmel Lane, PAXINOS, PENNSYLVANIA 17860 on — Fractures, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a roof panel at a construction site when he lost his footing and fell 15 feet through an opening in the roof. He broke both wrists and was hospitalized. Fall protection was worn at the time of the incident.
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