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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20191213044 · 12/19/2019 · PPL Electric Utilities

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet
Source
Extension ladders
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
PPL Electric Utilities
Location
398 Center Street, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18501
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On December 19, 2019, an employee was working inside an electrical vault. As the employee tried to climb an extension ladder, the ladder failed and the employee fell about 15 feet, suffering a broken pelvis and two broken wrists.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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