Inmarsat Mobile Networks Inc.
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Inmarsat Mobile Networks Inc. | Report ID | 2015052742 |
| Address | New Orleans Harbor | City, State ZIP | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70130 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -90.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a communications antenna. He was trying to connect a harness to the ladder, but the shackle was hard to open. His arm gave way and he slipped, falling 30 feet.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2015, a worker at Inmarsat Mobile Networks Inc. in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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