Lamar Advertising Co
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — CANFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Lamar Advertising Co | Report ID | 20211210532 |
| Address | 4340 Boardman-Canfield Rd | City, State ZIP | CANFIELD, OHIO 44406 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541850 | Inspection # | 1568410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.02000, -80.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transitioning from a portable ladder to the catwalk of a billboard 20 feet above the ground when the employee fell to the ground, resulting in a fractured spine.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2021, a worker at Lamar Advertising Co in CANFIELD, OHIO suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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