Electrical Specialists, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Electrical Specialists, Inc. | Report ID | 2024032012 |
| Address | 3985 Limited Pkwy | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43230 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1734119 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.05000, -82.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was two steps down from the top of a 12-foot step ladder, repositioning a junction box when the box suddenly slipped, causing him to lose balance and fall to the floor. This resulted in a left arm fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2024, a worker at Electrical Specialists, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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