Centurylink
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — CALEDONIA, MISSOURI
| Employer | Centurylink | Report ID | 2015063368 |
| Address | 450 County Road 50 | City, State ZIP | CALEDONIA, MISSOURI 63631 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.72000, -90.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell to the ground from approximately 10 to 12 feet while descending a tree. The employee broke his left tibia and was admitted as an in-patient at a hospital.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2015, a worker at Centurylink in CALEDONIA, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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