Barr and Barr, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Barr and Barr, Inc. | Report ID | 20171110874 |
| Address | New Science Building, Amherst College | City, State ZIP | AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS 01002 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.37000, -72.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 11, 2017, an employee was working on the fourth rung of a 10-foot step ladder, attempting to secure polyethylene plastic to an inside wall opening for weather protection. The employee reached and grabbed a threaded rod protruding from the concrete ceiling to aid in stability while performing a stapling task. The threaded rod unexpectedly detached from the ceiling anchor and caused the employee to lose balance and fall from the ladder to the cement floor. The employee suffered a fractured leg, dislocated ankle, and torn tendons, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2017, a worker at Barr and Barr, Inc. in AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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