Greater Cleveland Habitate for Humanity
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Greater Cleveland Habitate for Humanity | Report ID | 2019043837 |
| Address | 2110 West 110th Street | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44102 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 813319 | Inspection # | 1394987 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.47000, -81.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an A-frame ladder, trying to unjam a garage door, when he slipped and fell backwards, landing about 4 feet below on his back. He suffered a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2019, a worker at Greater Cleveland Habitate for Humanity in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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