Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Clouse Construction Corp. , 318 West Main Cross Street, FINDLAY, OHIO 45840
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
On 12/2/2015, at approximately 12 p.m., an employee was climbing a ladder to the roof to install fall protection anchor points. The decking under the ladder was frosted over. As the employee climbed the ladder, the ladder slipped, causing the employee to fall approximately 10 feet to the decking. The employee was hospitalized with contusions to the left shoulder, left leg, and ribs.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Movable ladders, unspecified
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