Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
| Employer | Pixelle Specialty Solutions | Report ID | 2024021538 |
| Address | 232 East 8th Street | City, State ZIP | CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 45601 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Fixed ladder or fire escape |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1731528 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.32000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a fixed ladder, slipped, and fell approximately 6-7 feet to the floor. The employee sustained fractured ribs and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2024, a worker at Pixelle Specialty Solutions in CHILLICOTHE, OHIO suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with fixed ladder or fire escape identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 590 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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