H & L Construction, LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | H & L Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2018032343 |
| Address | 3828 Timberlane Way, Morell's Residence | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35243 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238170 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -86.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on an aluminum extension ladder while removing house siding at approximately 10 to 12 feet above ground when the employee fell to the ground. The employee suffered a fractured collarbone and rib, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2018, a worker at H & L Construction, LLC in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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