Incident date: 2024-11-21
NAICS industry code: 517311

An employee was descending a ladder when the bottom of the ladder shifted and fell out from under the employee, causing them to fall to the ground. The employee's right leg was broken.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment  unspecified
code_source: title: Portable ladders and stairs  unspecified
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Leg(s)  unspecified
severity: moderate