COLUMBUS, OHIO—
Romanoff Electric
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet · Fractures
Final narrative
On December 15, 2023, the injured employee was working from a ladder. A co-worker climbed the backside of the ladder and the ladder failed. The injured employee fell approximately 8 feet to the ground and sustained multiple fractures.
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