Aero Communications Inc
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Aero Communications Inc | Report ID | 2015021432 |
| Address | 259 Lumber Street | City, State ZIP | MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA 17552 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.10000, -76.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a cable on a telephone pole, working from a 28-foot ladder. The employee fell approximately 18 feet while descending the ladder.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2015, a worker at Aero Communications Inc in MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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