Mike's Painting LLC
Entangled in other object or equipment — Fractures — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Mike's Painting LLC | Report ID | 2015042205 |
| Address | 14th & Izard | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68102 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Entangled in other object or equipment | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -95.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A worker was descending a 20 foot extension ladder at an apartment complex construction site. At about 6 feet, he slipped and caught his leg in the ladder, breaking it in two places.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2015, a worker at Mike's Painting LLC in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as entangled in other object or equipment, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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