AT&T
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | AT&T | Report ID | 2015052677 |
| Address | 929 W. Cermak Road | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60614 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Wire, cables-nonelectrical |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.85000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working in a manhole was exposed to a cable falling off a rack.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2015, a worker at AT&T in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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