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Date of Incident
01/12/2018
Country
Wales
Area
Route
Activity
Indoor climbing
When
Injury
Minor injury
Incident
The route-setters had not long finished putting up a route on the wall and it had been opened to the public, but one of the very first holds just span after a slight pressure was applied. This resulted in me falling off and slightly sideways, onto my belayer's shoulder and arm. She was in a lot of pain by the next day and she wasn't able to climb for several months until the injury had repaired.
Lessons
I think it's vital that every single hold is tested hard and heavily loaded, before opening it to the public. If I'd fallen on her neck this could have been very serious indeed.
Causes
Hold on climbing wall rotated
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Partner
Wearing Helmets?
Rescue Services Involved?
No rescue services involved
Author
3 February 2020 at 15:00:03
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