Warrior Hardwood, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — OAKMAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Warrior Hardwood, LLC | Report ID | 2015042095 |
| Address | P.O. Box 230 | City, State ZIP | OAKMAN, ALABAMA 35579 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 | Inspection # | 1058556 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.71000, -87.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from the 3rd or 4th rung of a 24 ft. extension ladder that was extended 12 ft. The employee hit his head and broke ten ribs and was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2015, a worker at Warrior Hardwood, LLC in OAKMAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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