I'm very thankful you are for all intent and purposes o.k.
The moral of this is, tree stands don't last forever. Ladder Stands, Hang On Stands, Climbers.
I've been hanging tree stands since I was 13-14, and honestly, can't believe I never had a fall, No harness, nothing.
Ladder stands with the nylon ratchets fail, especially if left out in sun. I'm down to hunting out of my Summit Climber, harnessed all the way up and all way till my feet hit the ground.
Good idea as JimB did to inspect the cables. They really aren't all that thick on most hang on stands.
I may hunt out of my ladder again after quite a long lay off. But I do know this, I'll replace the ratchet straps yearly, and for safety sake, I'm also going to put a Rubber Coated Chain up top, with a small turnbuckle.
If the Ratchet should fail, the Chain will at least keep me from crashing to the ground. I'm also going to employ the Rope to the top of the stand to harness up and down with a prussic knot.
GET WELL
SOON....
**** These posts are very good reminders for all of us here*************