# Respiratory system diseases, unspecified at Old Dominion Insulation Inc
> OSHA SIR `2019066370` · 6/24/2019 · WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Respiratory system diseases, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Extension ladders
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Old Dominion Insulation Inc
- **Location:** 1901 Elm St., NW, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20001
- **NAICS:** 238310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing the upper portion of an extension ladder when the ladder slipped. The employee then fell 8 feet to the ground, suffering fluid in the lungs.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*