Accidents - Straight ladders - Years 1997-2010

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 2,146
See also: Other products.

Accidents - Years:

Year 1997:	791
Year 1998:	270
Year 1999:	18
Year 2000:	226
Year 2001:	564
Year 2002:	275

Accidents - Age:

0-5 years old:	87
6-15 years old:	79
16-25 years old:	67
26-50 years old:	1,414
50+ years old:	497

Accidents - Sex

Accidents - Race

Accidents - Body Parts:

Upper Trunk:	427	Ankle:	353
Lower Trunk:	288	Knee:	208
Wrist:	152	Lower Arm:	132
Head:	124	Shoulder:	86
Lower Leg:	85	25 - 50% Body:	70
Face:	68	Upper Arm:	67
Hand:	67	Unkown:	6
Neck:	6

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 11/30/2002	Age: 36 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Leg		Diagnosis: Other
Product: Straight ladders
CELLULITIS L LOWER LEG, BUMPED LEG ON A LADDER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 11/24/2002	Age: 38 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders, Electric Christmas decorations
CONTUSIONS RIGHT RIBS, RIGHT ELBOW, AND THORACIC SPINE - FELL OFF LADDER PUTTING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UP.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/26/2002	Age: 42 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Head		Diagnosis: Concussion
Product: Straight ladders
FELL OFF LADDER, HEAD CONCUSSION
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

Date: 04/28/2002	Age: 41 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Ankle		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders
41 YOM C/O PAIN TO R ANKLE AFTER FALL FROM LADDER DX R CALCANEUS FRACTURE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 11/06/2001	Age: 43 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Wrist		Diagnosis: Laceration
Product: Straight ladders, Drills
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 10/19/2001	Age: 64 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Farm/ranch		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Trunk		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders, House repair or construction materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 10/11/2001	Age: 13 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Neck		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 10/06/2001	Age: 37 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Knee		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 09/19/2001	Age: 11 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Ankle		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 09/14/2001	Age: 37 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 07/18/2001	Age: 58 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Trunk		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 06/24/2001	Age: 38 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 06/23/2001	Age: 31 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Head		Diagnosis: Laceration
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 06/02/2001	Age: 40 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Head		Diagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/26/2001	Age: 42 years	Sex: Male	Race: Other
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Leg		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/17/2001	Age: 30 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Wrist		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 01/08/2001	Age: 43 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Face		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders, Electric Christmas decorations
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 12/03/2000	Age: 12 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Unkown		Diagnosis: Other
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 09/09/2000	Age: 27 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Ankle		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/31/2000	Age: 39 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/24/2000	Age: 37 years	Sex: Female	Race: White
Location: Farm/ranch		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Arm		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 02/21/1999	Age: 49 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Shoulder		Diagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Straight ladders, Ceilings and walls
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/14/1998	Age: 21 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Hand		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/08/1998	Age: 42 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 03/24/1998	Age: 72 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Trunk		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

Date: 03/11/1998	Age: 72 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Wrist		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 12/24/1997	Age: 40 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Shoulder		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders, Pipes
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 08/15/1997	Age: 53 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Arm		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders, Fences or fence posts
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 08/06/1997	Age: 44 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Ankle		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 07/06/1997	Age: 83 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Trunk		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 06/30/1997	Age: 17 months	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Head		Diagnosis: Laceration
Product: Straight ladders, Baby strollers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 06/28/1997	Age: 12 months	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Arm		Diagnosis: Fracture
Product: Straight ladders, Bunk beds
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 05/11/1997	Age: 29 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower Trunk		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 04/21/1997	Age: 42 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Ankle		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 03/12/1997	Age: 30 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Knee		Diagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 03/09/1997	Age: 41 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 02/09/1997	Age: 56 years	Sex: Female	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Knee		Diagnosis: Other
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 02/07/1997	Age: 51 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% Body		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 02/01/1997	Age: 35 years	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Straight ladders, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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