ITG Communications, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ITG Communications, LLC | Report ID | 2018088353 |
| Address | 507 8th Street | City, State ZIP | OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA 15139 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -79.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee placed a ladder on a mid-span and was ascending the ladder when it shifted. The shift caused one of the hooks to come off the mid-span. He dismounted from halfway up the ladder and landed on his feet, breaking both ankles.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2018, a worker at ITG Communications, LLC in OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA 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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