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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2016076499 · 7/18/2016 · Roofing Professionals, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
Source
Extension ladders

Employer

Name
Roofing Professionals, Inc.
Location
11 Fort Argyle Lane, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 31419
NAICS
238160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was untying a 32-foot extension ladder from the building. As the employee descended the ladder it began to slide sideways. The employee kicked free from the ladder and fell approximately 15 feet, resulting in fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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