AJ Rose Manufacturing
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — AVON, OHIO
| Employer | AJ Rose Manufacturing | Report ID | 2020054952 |
| Address | 38000 Chester Road | City, State ZIP | AVON, OHIO 44011 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.44000, -82.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 11:55 p.m. on May 28, 2020, an employee was replacing a light ballast from an extension ladder. The ladder slipped out from under him and he fell about 8 feet to the floor, suffering a fracture to the back, a left heel injury, and lacerations to the head and fingers.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2020, a worker at AJ Rose Manufacturing in AVON, OHIO suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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