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Kirk NationaLease Co.

Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — MARION, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kirk NationaLease Co. in MARION, OHIO
Employer Kirk NationaLease Co. Report ID 2024043006
Address 1946 Likens Rd City, State ZIP MARION, OHIO 43302
Event Date April 5, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Trunk and other upper extremities
Event Type Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified Source of Injury Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
Secondary Source Doors rail mounted and garage
Industry (NAICS) 532120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.63000, -83.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a ladder working on an overhead door. The door opened and the latch caught and moved the ladder, causing them to fall to the floor. This resulted in a fractured wrist and a broken rib.

Incident Summary

On April 5, 2024, a worker at Kirk NationaLease Co. in MARION, OHIO suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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