Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at John P. Picone, Inc., 67th Street & 8th Avenue, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11239
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was making a key way in a concrete platform when he stepped on a 3 X 4 bracing that gave way. He then fell about 24 feet to the next 3 X 4 bracing and broke eight ribs, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStructural elements, n.e.c.
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