Protegis Fire & Safety
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — LORAIN, OHIO
| Employer | Protegis Fire & Safety | Report ID | 2022032351 |
| Address | 5301 N Leavitt St | City, State ZIP | LORAIN, OHIO 44053 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561621 | Inspection # | 1585052 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -82.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ascending a fixed ladder while carrying equipment. The employee attempted to grab the top rung of the fixed ladder, lost their balance, and fell approximately 10-15 feet onto finished concrete.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2022, a worker at Protegis Fire & Safety in LORAIN, OHIO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,098 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2021 | Rod Bros Construction, Inc. | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 22, 2015 | ILLINGWORTH-KILGUST MECHANICAL, INC. | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 23, 2015 | American Academy Of Family Physicians | LENEXA, KANSAS | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Feb 15, 2016 | Greenscapes | NAPLES, FLORIDA | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Watco Supply Chain Services | LARNED, KANSAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 5, 2018 | Greco Materials, Inc. | SKIPPACK, PENNSYLVANIA | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Oct 22, 2021 | O&M Framing LLC | SPICEWOOD, TEXAS | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Mar 14, 2017 | U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE | TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |