CA Cable LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | CA Cable LLC | Report ID | 2015010532 |
| Address | 7300 Whittlesey Blvd | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31909 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Plastic, PVC, or rubber pipes and tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.54000, -84.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was struck by a PVC pipe while installing an underground television cable.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2015, a worker at CA Cable LLC in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with plastic, pvc, or rubber pipes and tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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