Denison University
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — GRANVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Denison University | Report ID | 2024064861 |
| Address | 100 W. College Road | City, State ZIP | GRANVILLE, OHIO 43023 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Wrist(s) and elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -82.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 3, 2024, an employee was descending a step ladder when she missed a rung, lost her balance, and fell 23 inches to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured right wrist, a dislocated right elbow, punctures to the right arm, and bruises on her right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2024, a worker at Denison University in GRANVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the wrist(s) and elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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