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Incident
Charleston VS climb, climber placed 4 pieces of protection, had nearly finished crux when foot slipped, 3 of the 4 pieces popped out as climber fell approx 20 feet, landed on the ground on his side, remained conscious & cogent, climber felt pain & bruising on lower side of back & wrist, reported to A&E & given all clear after x-rays & CT scan
Lessons
Better placing of protection, pieces were placed too close to the edge of the cracks & a popped cam was in a flared crack
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Minor injury
Causes
Slip, trip or fall
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
No
Author
11 October 2020 at 22:17:30
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