Pinnacle Mechanical
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — RAYNE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Pinnacle Mechanical | Report ID | 2018077708 |
| Address | 1049 Church Point Hwy | City, State ZIP | RAYNE, LOUISIANA 70578 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25000, -92.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down an extension ladder when it unlocked and slid down. The employee fell, breaking his ankle and leg.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2018, a worker at Pinnacle Mechanical in RAYNE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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