Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — OLATHE, KANSAS
| Employer | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | Report ID | 20241211231 |
| Address | 25240 W 142nd Terrace | City, State ZIP | OLATHE, KANSAS 66061 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.87000, -94.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking moisture readings in the ceiling while standing on the second rung from the top of a 6-foot A-frame ladder. The employee lost her balance and fell to the floor, resulting in a bruised elbow and five fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2024, a worker at Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup in OLATHE, KANSAS suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. 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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