ROMANOFF ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs — DUBLIN, OHIO
| Employer | ROMANOFF ELECTRIC CORPORATION | Report ID | 20201111023 |
| Address | 6640 Riverside Drive, Ste 500 | City, State ZIP | DUBLIN, OHIO 43017 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.10000, -83.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a hanging light fixture. While climbing an 8-foot A-frame ladder, he lost consciousness and fell from the second step to the concrete floor. He suffered a spine fracture and a head injury, as well as broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2020, a worker at ROMANOFF ELECTRIC CORPORATION in DUBLIN, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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