Speer Mechanical
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Speer Mechanical | Report ID | 2016043473 |
| Address | 160 Easton Town Center | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43219 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.04000, -82.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming down a fixed ladder when the right and left grab rails broke. He lost his balance and fell 11 or 12 feet to the lower roof level, breaking his left arm above the elbow and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2016, a worker at Speer Mechanical in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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