Old Dominion Insulation Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Respiratory system diseases, unspecified — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Old Dominion Insulation Inc | Report ID | 2019066370 |
| Address | 1901 Elm St., NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20001 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Respiratory system diseases, unspecified | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1412063 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -77.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing the upper portion of an extension ladder when the ladder slipped. The employee then fell 8 feet to the ground, suffering fluid in the lungs.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2019, a worker at Old Dominion Insulation Inc in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered respiratory system diseases, unspecified to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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