Woman Injured When Refrigerator Falls During Child's Climb

A woman was injured when a stainless steel refrigerator fell on her after her 7-year-old son climbed on the appliance. The incident occurred at her residence when the child pulled the unit forward. The refrigerator was not properly mounted into the wall, which allowed it to tip when the boy climbed on it.

The woman was pinned underneath the appliance and reported difficulty breathing and moving. She used a phone in her pocket to call emergency services. Multiple firefighters and paramedics responded and removed the refrigerator from her.

Background on the Incident The woman stated that the appliance weighed approximately 600 pounds and that the incident could have resulted in more serious outcomes. She described the event as resulting from negligence during installation. The woman's former spouse arrived at the scene and observed emergency personnel assisting her.

He stated that workers who had recently serviced the refrigerator failed to replace all mounting screws. The woman indicated plans to pursue legal action against the contractor responsible for the installation. She posted details and photographs from the incident on social media platforms.