Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Emnett Construction, LLC, 12155 St Rt 348, LUCASVILLE, OHIO 45648
on — Fractures, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee fell about 15 feet off an extension ladder resulting in a fractured back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedExtension ladders
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