Comcast, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Comcast, Inc. | Report ID | 2015010601 |
| Address | 64 Carrera St. | City, State ZIP | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring-building | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.89000, -81.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder installing a new line. When he cut the old line, which was tight, the line whipped back and knocked the employee off the ladder.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2015, a worker at Comcast, Inc. in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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