Incident date: 2024-12-19
NAICS industry code: 238220

An employee was ascending a 10-foot ladder when the ladder kicked out from under him. He fell approximately 5 feet to the ground, resulting in injuries to both of his legs and feet.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment  less than 6 feet
code_source: title: Portable ladders and stairs  unspecified
code_nature: title: Traumatic injuries or exposures  unspecified
code_body: title: Foot(feet) and leg(s)  unspecified
severity: moderate