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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2018033012 · 3/28/2018 · D.H. Pace Company, Inc. dba Overhead Door Company of St. Louis

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source
Extension ladders

Employer

Name
D.H. Pace Company, Inc. dba Overhead Door Company of St. Louis
Location
Jersey County Highway Department, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS, 62052
NAICS
238290
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working from an extension ladder about 6 to 8 feet above ground level. He had a volt meter in his hands. The volt meter began to fumble and he attempted to catch it to prevent it from falling to the ground. In the process, he lost his balance and fell from the ladder to a 55-gallon metal drum that was located below. The front of his right lower leg struck the metal drum, causing a laceration/avulsion to the skin.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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