United Telephone Association, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — DODGE CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | United Telephone Association, Inc. | Report ID | 2020098849 |
| Address | 1107 McArtor Rd. | City, State ZIP | DODGE CITY, KANSAS 67801 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | 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 | Sinks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 518111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.73000, -100.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an extension ladder to enter the attic. The bottom of the ladder slid out and the employee fell 6-8 feet hitting his left ribs on a metal sink. The employee sustained eight broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2020, a worker at United Telephone Association, Inc. in DODGE CITY, KANSAS suffered fractures 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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