ERIC COMPTON CONSTRUCTION
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | ERIC COMPTON CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 2017099205 |
| Address | 3089 Cambridge View Court | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63129 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238170 | Inspection # | 1267470 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.45000, -90.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder after placing a scaffold plank when he lost his footing and fell approximately 15 feet to the ground, breaking his ribs and pelvis.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2017, a worker at ERIC COMPTON CONSTRUCTION in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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