Roofx
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — LEESBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Roofx | Report ID | 2024010515 |
| Address | 10449 Barger Road | City, State ZIP | LEESBURG, OHIO 45135 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1725002 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.38000, -83.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up a ladder that was placed on an asphalt driveway and leaning against the edge of a roof. When the employee was approximately 5 feet high, the ladder slid out and they fell to the asphalt. The employee was hospitalized with multiple broken bones in their face.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2024, a worker at Roofx in LEESBURG, OHIO suffered fractures to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 50 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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