J.P. Contracting, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — RICHWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | J.P. Contracting, Inc. | Report ID | 20161211587 |
| Address | Catholic Church residence, 4 Maple Street | City, State ZIP | RICHWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA 26261 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.22000, -80.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 13, 2016, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an employee was climbing an extension ladder to access the roof of a residence when he fell approximately 12 to 15 feet to the ground, fracturing his back. The top and bottom of the ladder were secure at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2016, a worker at J.P. Contracting, Inc. in RICHWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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