Deceased
Janelle Lee White
Demographics
46y, female
Date of death
2017-11-05
Finding date
2019-12-16
Cause of death
traumatic closed head injuries due to a fall from a ladder
AI-generated summary
Janelle Lee White, a 46-year-old woman, died from traumatic closed head injuries sustained in a fall from a 2.4-metre aluminium A-frame ladder while working on a garden shed renovation. She was competent in ladder use, having received training and holding a white construction card. The coroner could not determine the specific cause of the fall—whether the ladder 'walked' due to improper latch engagement or Ms White lost her balance. The case highlights the importance of basic ladder safety: ensuring firm, stable ground; proper ladder positioning; securing the ladder by footing or tying off; and maintaining three points of contact. Even experienced, cautious individuals using well-maintained equipment on suitable surfaces remain vulnerable to serious injury or death from falls at height.
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