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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016109694 · 10/14/2016 · Agile Sign & Lighting Maintenance Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Jaw, chin
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source
Extension ladders

Employer

Name
Agile Sign & Lighting Maintenance Inc.
Location
35280 Lakeland Blvd., EASTLAKE, OHIO, 44095
NAICS
541890
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing electrical work on a 15-20 foot fiberglass extension ladder. Upon completion of work, the employee was descending the ladder when the ladder's legs kicked out causing the employee to fall. The employee sustained a broken jaw and injured an arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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