Employee climbed a set of stairs that was being fabricated. Stairs was not yet anchored to prevent tipping. Employee was not part of this project. Employee climbed to the top landing of the steps, about 5 feet above the ground. Stairs tipped due to the employee's weight. Employee fell and sprained both ankles.
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