PPL Electric Utilities
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PPL Electric Utilities | Report ID | 20191213044 |
| Address | 398 Center Street | City, State ZIP | SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18501 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.38000, -75.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 19, 2019, an employee was working inside an electrical vault. As the employee tried to climb an extension ladder, the ladder failed and the employee fell about 15 feet, suffering a broken pelvis and two broken wrists.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2019, a worker at PPL Electric Utilities in SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 59 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet injuries.
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