United Insulated Structures Corp
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — FAIRFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | United Insulated Structures Corp | Report ID | 2022020963 |
| Address | 4100 Port Union Rd. | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1577656 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.33000, -84.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a ladder to place a cell booster on the top of a job trailer. As the employee was descending the ladder, it slipped and the employee fell approximately 13 feet down the ladder, resulting in a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2022, a worker at United Insulated Structures Corp in FAIRFIELD, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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