MJ Mechanical Services, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — ELMIRA, New York
| Employer | MJ Mechanical Services, Inc. |
| Address | Valu Home Center, 1105 Broadway Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | ELMIRA, New York 14901 |
| Report ID | 20211210863 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet |
| Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.05000, -76.81000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when the ladder began to collapse, causing the employee to fall approximately 20 feet to the ground and suffer a broken right femur.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2021, a worker at MJ Mechanical Services, Inc. in ELMIRA, New York suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 42 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet injuries.
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