Triceal
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ALLIANCE, OHIO
| Employer | Triceal | Report ID | 20171111336 |
| Address | 16125 Armour St. | City, State ZIP | ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1281376 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.94000, -81.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder clearing a branch over some powerlines in the back of the facility when the ladder fell sideways and the employee fell to the ground. The employee suffered a broken ankle that required surgery and overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2017, a worker at Triceal in ALLIANCE, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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