Proactive Services Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CLEVES, OHIO
| Employer | Proactive Services Inc. | Report ID | 2021042859 |
| Address | 8973 Harrison Pike | City, State ZIP | CLEVES, OHIO 45002 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.22000, -84.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending an A-frame ladder after filling gas in the back of a truck on a spray rig unit. The employee had one foot on the ground when his left foot got caught and he twisted and fell, resulting in a broken left femur.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2021, a worker at Proactive Services Inc. in CLEVES, OHIO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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