Davidson Aluminum Stepladder

MASE Product Failure Injury Report

Product involved: Davidson Type III Model 527-06 aluminum ladder.

What happened:  Prior to the accident, the ladder was positioned approximately parallel to the wall. The front and rear feet of the ladder were approximately three inches away from the wall, with the wall to the right of the ladder. User fell.  After the fall, the ladder was lying on its side on the floor. Ladder user was lying on the floor in front of the ladder. After the accident, it was observed that the left rear ladder rail was bent.

Injuries: Unknown

Recommendations: Increase ladder stability to decrease racking of ladder

OSHA/Standard violations?:No

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Davidson Fiberglass Stepladder Type IA Accident

MASE Product Failure Injury Report

Product involved: Louisville Type IA 12-foot Fiberglass Stepladder, Model No. FS1012

What happened: Ladder was set up leaning against a wall, on a wooden box.  Left rear leg was unsupported and right rear leg was supported, resulting in the ladder walking off of the box, causing the ladder user to fall, and impact the ladder.

Injuries: Unknown

Recommendations: Locking clip to keep ladder legs together when used in this configuration

OSHA/Standard violations?:No

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