Hocking Athens Perry Community Action
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — GLOUSTER, OHIO
| Employer | Hocking Athens Perry Community Action | Report ID | 2024065781 |
| Address | 3 Cardaras Drive | City, State ZIP | GLOUSTER, OHIO 45732 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 925120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.49000, -82.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping off the back of his truck onto a step stool when the stool kicked out from under him and he fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured left leg/ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2024, a worker at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action in GLOUSTER, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with step ladders 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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