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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1719033.015 - Cape May County Bridge Commission
Inspection Information - Office: Nj-Ce-Trenton (Safety) New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development
Site Address:
Cape May County Bridge Commission
Townsend Inlet Bridge County Route 619
Avalon, NJ 08202
Mailing Address:
4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 488490/Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/2023
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed: 12/22/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2112783 |
Investigation Summary
On November 29, 2023, an employee worked the overnight shift. Sometime before the end of his shift, the employee fell in an unknown location. A coworker, who relieved the employee, reported that the employee had a cut on his hand but no other apparent injury. The accident was not reported to the employer. The employee drove himself home at the end of his shift at 6:00 a.m. Allegedly, the employee then drove himself to the local hospital and was subsequently transferred to a higher care facility on the same morning. The employee died on December 14, 2023. Notification to Federal OSHA from the medical examiner reported a "C1 burst fracture."
Keywords: Fall, Fall On Same Level, Fracture, Hand, Laceration, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1719033.015 | 87 | M | Fatality | Bridge, lock and lighthouse tenders |