Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Peak View Roofing, Ranch Foods Direct, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80916
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was climbing up a fixed ladder to the roof level while carrying an extension cord. He lost his footing and fell approximately 23 feet to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured right leg.
Hospitalized Leg(s) unspecified Fixed ladder or fire escape
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