Monday, August 1, 2011

Bauer Fiberglass Stepladder Injury

MASE Product Failure Injury Report

Product involved: Six-foot Bauer Fiberglass stepladder

What happened: Ladder user was standing on fourth rung of ladder.  Stepladder failed suddenly to right when a ladder rail split lengthwise down the rail, causing him to fall to the right and land on the ground.

Injuries: Shoulder injury requiring surgery

Recommendations:  Reinforcement, use a material less susceptible to aging effects

OSHA/Standard violations?: No

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