Comfortrol, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Comfortrol, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076882 |
| Address | 8651 Sancus Blvd | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43240 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1168432 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -82.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to install ceiling tiles while working from a 10-foot step ladder. As he attempted to screw into the ceiling tiles, the nail twisted, and he lost his balance while standing on the third rung from the top of the ladder. He fell and broke both wrists.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2016, a worker at Comfortrol, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). 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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