Minford Telephone Co
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — MINFORD, OHIO
| Employer | Minford Telephone Co | Report ID | 20241110862 |
| Address | 10717 Ohio 139 | City, State ZIP | MINFORD, OHIO 45653 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.85000, -82.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when the bottom of the ladder shifted and fell out from under the employee, causing them to fall to the ground. The employee's right leg was broken.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2024, a worker at Minford Telephone Co in MINFORD, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. 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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