Showing posts with label fiberglass ladder failure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fiberglass ladder failure. Show all posts

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

Visit http://www.mase.pro/ for more information on unsafe products