Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio, Inc.

Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — JOHNSTOWN, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio, Inc. in JOHNSTOWN, OHIO
Employer Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio, Inc. Report ID 20241110258
Address 13970 Jug Street NW City, State ZIP JOHNSTOWN, OHIO 43031
Event Date November 4, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet Source of Injury Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping
Secondary Source Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # 1786280
GPS Coordinates 40.09000, -82.74000

Incident Narrative

An employee was performing steel structure construction when their scissor lift tipped over and they fell 22 feet to the ground. The scissor lift struck racking during the fall and the employee sustained a fractured pelvis and back.

Incident Summary

On November 4, 2024, a worker at Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio, Inc. in JOHNSTOWN, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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