S R Products
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — KEARNY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | S R Products | Report ID | 2023109886 |
| Address | 110 Maple Street | City, State ZIP | KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -74.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 16-foot fiberglass extension ladder to access a roof so they could take measurements for a roofing quote. The employee had partially ascended the ladder when the ladder broke in half. The employee's foot was caught in a ladder rung resulting in an ankle fracture that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2023, a worker at S R Products in KEARNY, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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