Greater Cleveland Habitate for Humanity

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CLEVELAND, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Greater Cleveland Habitate for Humanity in 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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