Kistler Obrien Fire Protection
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Kistler Obrien Fire Protection | Report ID | 20201110793 |
| Address | 2211 Avenue C | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18017 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -75.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a safety test on a ladder to ensure that it was stable. When the employee shook the ladder, it collapsed and the employee fell on his back. He suffered two broken vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2020, a worker at Kistler Obrien Fire Protection in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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