NVI, LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | NVI, LLC | Report ID | 2018021656 |
| Address | Westlake South, 1300 PPg Drive | City, State ZIP | WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA 70669 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.23000, -93.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
As an employee was descending a 10-foot extension ladder, a gust of wind caused the employee to lose his balance and fall 8 feet, sustaining fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2018, a worker at NVI, LLC in WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,714 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet injuries.
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