falling from ladders?

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If a 240lb man falls 12 feet to concret as ladder slides down wall. is it possible for his amrs ,knees,and elbows to bend the aluminum ladder?

2007-03-14 17:07:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries

Yes I would think so seeing he would gain a little bit of momentum while falling and aluminum isn't a very strong metal (depending on the quality).

2007-03-14 17:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jatari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i just fell 16' off the roof, the ladder went one way and i went straight down....the ladder was fine ......i wasnt.

2007-03-18 12:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by lynn s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes it sure is.

2007-03-14 17:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by Silly Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋