Trane US, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet - Fractures - VERNON, Alabama

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Trane US, Inc. in VERNON, Alabama
Employer Trane US, Inc.
Address 8990 AL-18 West
City, State ZIP VERNON, Alabama 35592
Report ID 2025010652
Event Date January 21, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet
Source of Injury Extension ladders
Secondary Source Other constructed surface
Industry (NAICS) 811310
Inspection # 1799458
GPS Coordinates 33.75000, -88.12000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving from an extension ladder to a mezzanine to inspect duct work. The employee fell from the ladder to the hardwood floor 10 to 12 feet below, suffering a broken neck vertebra, a broken left humerus, a broken right wrist, and multiple broken ribs.

Incident Summary

On January 21, 2025, a worker at Trane US, Inc. in VERNON, Alabama suffered fractures to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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