LJM Steel Erectors, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — BROOMALL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | LJM Steel Erectors, Inc. | Report ID | 2022065161 |
| Address | 1991 Sproul Rd | City, State ZIP | BROOMALL, PENNSYLVANIA 19008 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -75.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from an extension ladder, 6-8 feet above the muddy ground. The ladder fell backward and the employee landed on his back.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2022, a worker at LJM Steel Erectors, Inc. in BROOMALL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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