Suddenlink Communications
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Suddenlink Communications | Report ID | 2016043132 |
| Address | 114 Peters Drive | City, State ZIP | BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA 25801 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.79000, -81.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing internet on a mid span cable using a 28-foot extension ladder. While the employee was descending, the ladder shifted and the employee fell to the ground, suffering contusions.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2016, a worker at Suddenlink Communications in BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA suffered bruises, contusions to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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