Postler and Jaeckle
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Postler and Jaeckle | Report ID | 2016010704 |
| Address | 145 Portland Avenue | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14621 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -77.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening bolts while standing on a 10-foot step ladder when the ladder tipped over. The employee fell approximately 10 feet to the concrete floor below, suffering skull, rib, and vertebra fractures.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2016, a worker at Postler and Jaeckle in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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