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Accidents - Stepladders - 50+ years old - Year 2003

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 5,363
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Accidents - Race

Accidents - Body Parts:
Lower Trunk:820Upper Trunk:636
Head:614Shoulder:572
Knee:506Wrist:476
Foot:338Ankle:333
Lower Arm:260Lower Leg:239
Elbow:181Toe:139
Upper Arm:137Finger:108

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 12/30/2003Age: 88 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
LUMBAR STRAIN.PT WAS GETTING OFF A STEPLADDER AND INJURED BACK.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/30/2003Age: 73 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEP LADDER FX WRIST
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/29/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS,R SHOULDER STRAIN- STEPLADDER FELL WHEN GETTING INT O ATTIC
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/27/2003Age: 54 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF A STEPLADDER DX: R HIP FX.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 12/21/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
KNEE SPRAIN - 56 YOM FELL ABOUT 18 FEET DOWN OFF A STEPLADDER INJURING HIS LEFT KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/13/2003Age: 51 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
PT WAS TRIMMING TREES AND THE STEPLADDER SHE WAS ON FELL FROM UNDER HER-----------DX: LEFT KNEE INJURY
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/11/2003Age: 69 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
PT STATES HE FELL OFF STEP LADDER AND FELL ON DRIVEWAY INJURING ANKLE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/11/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders, Floors or flooring materials
FRACTURE PELVIS - 56 YOM FELL OFF A STEP LADDER YESTERDAY ONTO RIGHT SI DE, C/O RIGHT HIP PAIN, FELL ONTO A HARD FLOOR
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 12/10/2003Age: 73 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF A STEP LADDER AT HOME FRACTURED LEFT FOOT
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/10/2003Age: 87 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders, Christmas tree lights
87 YEAR OLD FEMALE FELL OFF STEP LADDER PUTTING UP CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIGHT HIP FRACTURE
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 12/10/2003Age: 59 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders
59 Y.O. W MALE W/LAC TO BUTTOCKS. PT STS HE ACCIDENTLY FELL FROM A STEP LADDER & HIT SIDE OF IT @ HOME. E9208
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/09/2003Age: 81 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
81YOF-FRACTURE RIGHT WRIST-FELL OFF STEP LADDER-LANDED ON WRIST
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/06/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
LOST FOOTING ON STEP LADDER & FELL. ACUTE RT WRIST INJURY-LIKELY SCAPHO ID INJURY
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/06/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL FROM A STEP LADDER,L WRIST FX
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/21/2003Age: 67 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT WAS AT HOME WHEN SHE FELL OFF A STEP LADDER CAUSING A L2 COMPRESSION FX.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/12/2003Age: 52 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders, Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves
SCALP LACERATION, STANDING ON STEP LADDER, FOOT GOT CAUGHT AND FELL TO FLOOR HITTING HEAD ON METAL CABINET
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/12/2003Age: 57 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
ACUTE LT POSTERIOR RIB CONTUSION, STEP LADDER GAVE WAY, FELL 4 FT ONTO CONCRETE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/11/2003Age: 81 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders, Windows and window glass, other than storm windows
WASHING WINDOWS AND FELL OFF STEP LADDER ONTO SHOULDER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/09/2003Age: 60 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FRACTURE WRIST - 60 YOM C/O RIGHT WRIST PAIN AFTER MISSING THE LAST STE P ON A STEPLADDER AND FELL LANDING ON RIGHT HAND, PAIN IN WRIST
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/04/2003Age: 73 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Stepladders
73 YOWM FELL OFF A STEP LADDER. DX. DISLOCATION FINGER.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/25/2003Age: 54 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEP LADDER, R WRIST PAIN.D X RADIUS & ULNA FRACTURE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/25/2003Age: 90 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
RT RIB FRACTURE.PT FELL OFF A STEP LADDER AND INJURED CHEST.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/24/2003Age: 53 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
53 YOM FELL OFF STEPLADDER AT HOME; TWISTED ANKLE. SPRAIN, RIGHT ANKLE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/23/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
55 Y.O. W MALE W/BACK CONTUSION. PT FELL 3-4 FT OFF OF A STEPLADDER. E8 810
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/20/2003Age: 73 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
CONTUSION HEAD - PATIENT FELL FROM STEP LADDER AT HOME - FELL 4' FROM S TEPLADDER LANDING ON RIGHT SIDE AND STRIKING HEAD
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/19/2003Age: 69 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEPLADDER - SPRAIN RIGHT KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/11/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ElbowDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF A STEP LADDER RIGHT ELBOW LACERATION 3 CM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/11/2003Age: 62 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
R SHOULDER INJ/62YOM STS FELL OFF STEP LADDER APPROX 5 FT AND HIT R SHO ULDER HARD.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/10/2003Age: 70 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
ON STEPLADDER THAT TIPPED OVER AND FELL OFF FX LOWER LEG
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 10/10/2003Age: 51 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ToeDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FX LEFT 5TH TOE-SUS INJ TO LEFT 5TH TOE AFTER STRIKING IT ON A STEP LAD DER.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/08/2003Age: 74 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEP LADDER 4-5 FEET/ RT AC SEPARTATION, CONTUSION COCCYX
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/07/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Hematoma
Product: Stepladders
LT BUTTOCK HEMATOMA-FELL DOWN 2 STEPLADDER STEPS ON BUTTOCKS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/06/2003Age: 79 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PATIENT FELL 4 FEET FROM A STEP LADDER AT HOME. DX-LEFT WRIST FRACTURE.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 10/05/2003Age: 53 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
RIGHT KNEE SPR. PT FELL OFF A STEPLADDER AT HOME.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/02/2003Age: 60 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEPLADDER. DX- L HIP FRACTURE
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 09/30/2003Age: 78 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
HIT KNEE ON STEPLADDER WHILE GOING UP LADDER CAUSING SPRAIN TO KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/28/2003Age: 69 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
SPR INJ L WRIST/69YOM FELL OFF 6 FT STEP LADDER AND LANDED ON L SIDE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/27/2003Age: 59 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEPLADDER AND LANDED ON ROCK FOOT CONTUSION
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/27/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF 2 STEP STEP LADDER/ CHEST WALL CONTUSION
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/20/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL FROM STEPLADDER. DX: SCIATICA.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/20/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders, Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves
PT FELL OFF OF A STEP LADDER AND FELL ONTO A CABINET DX: FRACTURE RIGHT HUMERUS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/20/2003Age: 57 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEP LADDER 1 WK AGO. DX: CONT L CHEST WALL.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/19/2003Age: 64 yearsSex: MaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEPLADDER. DX: L CALCANEUS FX.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/19/2003Age: 59 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Concussion
Product: Stepladders, Floors or flooring materials
59 YOM FELL FROM STEPLADDER LANDING ON CONCRETE FLOOR. HEAD CONCUSSION.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/16/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
55 YO M FELL OFF STEP LADDER INJURED ANKLE FX ANKLE
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 09/12/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT FRACTURED HIS WRIST AS A RESULT OF FALLING FROM A STEPLADDER AT HOME .
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/12/2003Age: 81 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT SUST FRACTURE TO HIP FELL OFF STEPLADDER
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 08/31/2003Age: 59 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
SPRAIN ANKLE - PATIENT REPORTS SHE FELL FROM STEP LADDER AT HOME - LADD ER COLLASPED AND SHE FELL
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/23/2003Age: 52 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ElbowDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
PATIENT FELL OFF OF A STEP LADDER, BRUISING HIS ARM.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/14/2003Age: 80 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL FROM 2 STEP STEP LADDER. FOUND LYING ON GROUND. D: HIP FX. ADMI T.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 08/11/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEP LADDER AND INJ FOOT FX IT
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/11/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Stepladders
PT STATES HE FELL OFF STEPLADDER FELL 6 FT NO LOC - BACK PAIN ABRASIONS LAC FOREHEAD MIDDLE FINGER L HAND DISLOCATED
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/09/2003Age: 54 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
54YOF ON BOAT FELL OFF A STEP LADDER INJ L FOOT DX/FX 5TH METATORSAL
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/03/2003Age: 71 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
HIP PAIN, UP AND DOWN STEPLADDER YESTERDAY WASHING TRUCK . DX ;SCIATIC A.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/01/2003Age: 61 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Stepladders
STEPLADDER BROKE - AT FRIENDS PULMONARY CONTUSION
Disposition: Held for observation


Date: 07/30/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF A STEP LADDER. DX. L SHOULDER CONTUSION.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/24/2003Age: 53 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Stepladders
PT SEEN FOR CHI AFTER FALLING 3 FT FROM A STEP LADDER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/19/2003Age: 57 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL 3-5 FEET OFF STEPLADDER WHILE SHE WAS WASHING THE TOP OF HER PICK UP TRUCK DX: FRACTURED CLAVICLE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/17/2003Age: 63 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
STEPPED ON STEP LADDER AT HOME MISSED STEP. TRIED TO CATCH SELF. C/O (R) ARM & RIB PAIN. DX: FX DISTAL RADIUS (R), & POSS (R) RIB FX
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital


Date: 07/09/2003Age: 57 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders
PT-FELL OFF STEPLADDER, FALLING ON BACK OF HER HEAD DX- SCALP LACERATION 5 CM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/07/2003Age: 59 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEPLADDER-SPRAIN KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/04/2003Age: 87 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
87YOWM=FRACTURE RIGHT RIBS-FELL OFF STEP LADDER-LANDED ON RIBS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/02/2003Age: 78 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Stepladders
78 Y.O. W MALE W/CHI. PT WAS ON A STEPLADDER SPRAYING SOME GRASS & FELL . PT ADM. E8889
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 06/30/2003Age: 74 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders, Other ranges
LEFT FOREARM LACERATION.PT FELL OFF A STEPLADDER BACKWARDSS AND BRUSHE D STOVE AND HIT HEAD ON PLASTIC TRASH CAN.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/30/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ElbowDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders, Floors or flooring materials
PT FELL OFF STEPLADDER ONTO FLOOR. DX: CONT L ELBOW/SHOULDER.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/29/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEP LADDER WATERING PLANT, R KNEE PAIN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/28/2003Age: 58 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
2 WEEKS AGO, PT FELL OFF STEPLADDER AND INJURED KNEE. TODAY KNEE POPPE R WHILE BENDING AND TWISTING. D: KNEE STRAIN.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/25/2003Age: 82 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEPLADDER AT HOME INJURING SHOULDER DX:SHOULDER FX, BUTTOCK PAIN, CHIN LAC
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 06/24/2003Age: 74 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
INJURED RT FOOT AFTER STEPPING OFF OF STEP LADDER. PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/24/2003Age: 76 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ElbowDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders
LAC LEFT ELBOW . PT FELL OFF 2ND RUNG OF STEPLADDER.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/16/2003Age: 73 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Stepladders
CHI,RT ELBOW LACERATION.PT FELL OFF A STEP LADDER AND INJURED HEAD AND ELBOW.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/09/2003Age: 68 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders, Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves
PT RECEIVED CONTUSION TO LEG WHEN FELL OFF STEP LADDER WHEN HANGINGGREE NERY ON PATIO AND HIT HEAD ON VANITY.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/06/2003Age: 80 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Hematoma
Product: Stepladders
80YOFC FELL FROM STEPLADDER TO GROUND HITTING HEAD ON GROUND W/O INJURY , STRIKING LEG ON LADDER. SIG. BRUISES TO CALF AND LATERAL THIGH
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/27/2003Age: 65 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders, Paintbrushes or rollers, manual
PT FELL OFF STEPLADDER ONTO CONCRETE WHILE PAINTING INJURING LT UPPER ARM; FRACTURE MID HUMERUS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/09/2003Age: 62 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
LEFT ANKLE SPR. PT FELL DOWN OFF A STEPLADDER TWISTING ANKLE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/02/2003Age: 62 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Stepladders, Paints, varnishes or shellacs
PT FELL OFF A STEP LADDER WHILE PAINTING AT HOME STRIKING HEAD CLOSED HEAD INJURY
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/25/2003Age: 60 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
SPR INJ R ANKLE/60YOM AT HOME FELL OFF STEP LADDER AND LANDED W/FULL WEIGHT ON ANKLE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/21/2003Age: 60 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
PT. FELL FROM STEPLADDER 5 FEET. DX. CONT BACK, ABRA L BACK.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/18/2003Age: 70 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders, Window shades, venetian blinds or indoor shutters
PT SLIPPED OFF A STEP LADDER WHILE CLEANING BLINDS AND LACERATION TO RT FOOT.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/18/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL 8FT OFF STEP LADDER, ACUTE R ANTERIOR RIB CONTUSION VS OCCULT F X
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/15/2003Age: 68 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF 6 FT., STEPLADDER - COMPRESSION FRACTURE TO LOWER BACK
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/15/2003Age: 71 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
LT TIBIA FX-FELL BACKWARDS OFF A STEPLADDER-AT HOME
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/07/2003Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders, Light bulbs
DX:R WRIST SPRAIN. FELL ONTO OUTSTRETCHED HAND FROM A STEPLADDER WHILE CHANGING A LIGHT BULB
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/02/2003Age: 65 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT ON STEPLADDER AT HOME AND FELL 3 FT ONTO CONCRETE DX FX HIP
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 03/30/2003Age: 62 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders, Stationary power drills and accessories
METAL STEP LADDER COLLAPSED WHILE ON IT AND SMALL DRILL PRESS HIT HIM ON HEAD DX: LACERATION SCALP
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/30/2003Age: 61 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ToeDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEP LADDER - 5TH TOE FRACTURE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/28/2003Age: 75 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders, Bathtubs or showers
FELL OFF STEPLADDER ONTO BATHTUB FX PROXIMAL TIBIA/SCALP LACERATION
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital


Date: 03/20/2003Age: 52 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
FELL FROM STEPLADDER CONTUSION TO UPPER TRUNK
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/18/2003Age: 57 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
57 Y.O. W FEMALE W/FX RIBS. PT FELL OFF OF A STEPLADDER @ HOME. PT ADM. E8810
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 03/18/2003Age: 84 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
84 YO M FELL OFFSTEP LADDER FX RIBS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/16/2003Age: 69 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEPLADDER TRAUMATIC KNEE EFFUSION
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/15/2003Age: 73 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
FELL BACKWARDS OFF A STEP LADDER LANDING ON HER BACK DX: CONTUSION UPPER BACK
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/26/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEP LADDER INJURING ARM, FX DISTAL RADIUS AND ULNA
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/16/2003Age: 70 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL 4 FEET OFF STEP LADDER LANDING ON BACK OF FOOT. D: CALCANEAL FX, ANKLE STRAIN.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/13/2003Age: 52 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
CONTUSION CHEST WALL - 52 YOF FELL OFF STEP LADDER STRIKING HER LEFT UP PER BACK ON STEP, HAVING PAIN AND DIFFICULTY TAKING A BREATH
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/11/2003Age: 85 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
LUMBAR STRAIN-AT HOME-SLIPPED-FELL-FROM STEPLADDER-LANDED ON HIS BUTT
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/08/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEPLADDER 2 FEET AND STRUCK HEAD SCALP CONTUSION
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/06/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders, Pictures, picture frames or wall decorations
FELL OFF STEPLADDER WHILE TRYING TO HANG PICTURE DX CONTUSION SHOULDER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/04/2003Age: 74 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
RIGHT ANKLE FX. PT FELL OFF A STEP LADDER TWISTING ANKLE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/02/2003Age: 69 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Stepladders, Ceilings and walls
69-YOM DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER AS A RESULT OF FALLING FROM A STEPLADDER ONTO A WALL.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/30/2003Age: 60 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Stepladders, Floors or flooring materials
PT FELL OFF A STEPLADDER AT HOME STRIKING THE FLOOR CLOSED HEAD INJURY
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/24/2003Age: 64 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
RT KNEE CONTUSION.PT WAS ON A STEPLADDER AND FELL AND INJURED KNEE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/19/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Other
Product: Stepladders
PT FELL OFF STEP LADDER; LWBS, BACK PAIN
Disposition: Left without being seen/Left against medical advice (AMA)


Date: 01/16/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF STEP LADDER DX LUMBAR STRAIN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/15/2003Age: 51 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
51 YO F FELL OFF STEPLADDER INJURED FOOT FX METATARSAL CLOSED
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/15/2003Age: 68 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Stepladders
PT. FELL 5 FEET WHEN STEP LADDER BROKE. DX. PELVIC FX.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/14/2003Age: 69 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Stepladders
FELL OFF 2ND RUNG OF A STEP LADDER. RIB CONTUSIONS.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/06/2003Age: 81 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders
FELL BACKWARDS OFF A STEPLADDER. DX. 3 CM OCCIPITAL SCALP LACERATION, L DISTAL RADIUS FX.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/02/2003Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Stepladders
TRIPPED OVER STEPLADDER-- CUT LEFT FOREARM DX LACERATION LEFT FOREARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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