Romanoff Electric
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Romanoff Electric | Report ID | 20231211406 |
| Address | 84 N High Street | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1717452 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -83.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 15, 2023, the injured employee was working from a ladder. A co-worker climbed the backside of the ladder and the ladder failed. The injured employee fell approximately 8 feet to the ground and sustained multiple fractures.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2023, a worker at Romanoff Electric in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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