ALFA INSURANCE CORPORATION
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | ALFA INSURANCE CORPORATION | Report ID | 2022021429 |
| Address | 2108 E South Blvd | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 524210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.32000, -86.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting an inspection of a residential roofing system. The employee climbed up the ladder and reached the roof's landing surface when the ladder broke and the employee fell to the ground, resulting in fractured ribs, a lower back injury, and an injury to the right elbow that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2022, a worker at ALFA INSURANCE CORPORATION in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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