Hey everyone.
I work at an airfield with an ex-military control tower, the final climb to the Visual control room is a 12 foot ladder at about 75 degrees angle.
I climb and descend this ladder numerous times a day.
Today, I descended a little too quickly for my liking (I'm laughing a lot now, but it really isnt so funny)
*I've cut my elbow open, hurt (but not twisted or broken) my ankle, and banged my head on the way down (the stairs are metal).
Its now about 6 hours since the uncommanded descent and I feel really ill. I've got a head-ache and I feel sick. *(One part of me says its concussion, the other part says go to bed you fool!) but anyway, I digress.
The reason I type this is to ask the advice of anyone who cares to give it.
(*) Does anyone else have a control tower with a ladder?
(*) Has anyone (alive) ever fell down the ladder?
(*) How bad were the injuries?
(*) Did anything get changed? (health and safety / stairs installed)
(*) Has anyone ever fell and died as a result?
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(*) I will speak to my SATCO when the Bank Holiday is over and management make a reappearance into the building, but advice on here is appreciated.
(*) I know this is completely the wrong place to ask, but should I be considering a visit to A&E?
POST NOTE:
I won't be working until I feel 100% again.
If the MODS think this would be better the ATC Issues section, please move it there.
I apologise for any spelling mistakes and grammar - I've got head injuries here people! lol
Cheers.
Brian.
Traaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
