Prince Telecom
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — POLSON, MONTANA
| Employer | Prince Telecom | Report ID | 2015107895 |
| Address | 507 5th Ave East | City, State ZIP | POLSON, MONTANA 59860 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.69000, -114.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 18 feet from a ladder resulting in a left elbow fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2015, a worker at Prince Telecom in POLSON, MONTANA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). 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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