Crossroads Correctional Center

Other jump to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SHELBY, MONTANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Crossroads Correctional Center in SHELBY, MONTANA
Employer Crossroads Correctional Center Report ID 2020010069
Address 50 Crossroads Dr. City, State ZIP SHELBY, MONTANA 59474
Event Date January 3, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Other jump to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Ladders-fixed
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 922140 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 48.50000, -111.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee performed a roof security check and then started descending a ladder from the roof. The employee was attempting to step down while approximately 4 feet off the ground when the employee lost balance. The employee then jumped down and landed on their feet, fracturing both tibias and requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On January 3, 2020, a worker at Crossroads Correctional Center in SHELBY, MONTANA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other jump to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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