STATE FARM
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CARTHAGE, MISSOURI
| Employer | STATE FARM | Report ID | 20161110462 |
| Address | 2165 W Fairview Ave | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, MISSOURI 64836 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2016 | 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 | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 524128 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.15000, -94.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assessing a customer's roof when the employee's ladder slid away, causing the employee to fall approximately 4 feet. The employee suffered four broken ribs and a scalp laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2016, a worker at STATE FARM in CARTHAGE, MISSOURI 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 movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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