Incident date: 2020-01-03
NAICS industry code: 922140

An employee performed a roof security check and then started descending a ladder from the roof. The employee was attempting to step down while approximately 4 feet off the ground when the employee lost balance. The employee then jumped down and landed on their feet, fracturing both tibias and requiring hospitalization.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Other jump to lower level less than 6 feet
code_source: title: Ladders-fixed
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Lower leg(s)
severity: moderate