Bailey Cable TV, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — CLINTON, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Bailey Cable TV, Inc. | Report ID | 2015042045 |
| Address | 7940 Highway 63 | City, State ZIP | CLINTON, LOUISIANA 70722 |
| Event Date | April 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) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.84000, -90.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee performing a cable installation at the pole using a ladder was electrocuted and fell 20 feet to the ground. The employee was working alone at the time and was responsive when emergency response transported him to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2015, a worker at Bailey Cable TV, Inc. in CLINTON, LOUISIANA 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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