Incident date: 2016-07-18
NAICS industry code: 238160

An employee was untying a 32-foot extension ladder from the building. As the employee descended the ladder it began to slide sideways. The employee kicked free from the ladder and fell approximately 15 feet, resulting in fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
code_source: title: Extension ladders
code_nature: title: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
code_body: title: Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
severity: moderate