Powers of Arkansas
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Powers of Arkansas | Report ID | 2022075901 |
| Address | 4301 W Markham St | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72205 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.74000, -92.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 10-foot ladder. He was about to climb down when it became unstable; after hanging onto ductwork, he fell and suffered a broken lower left tibia and ankle. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2022, a worker at Powers of Arkansas in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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