H.C. BLAKE CO., INC.
Other jump to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | H.C. BLAKE CO., INC. | Report ID | 2017032610 |
| Address | 103 Hundley Dr, NW | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35801 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other jump to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.74000, -86.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting pipes located in the ceiling. The employee dismounted the ladder and broke both feet/ankles.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2017, a worker at H.C. BLAKE CO., INC. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other jump to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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