Frontier Communications, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — AZLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Frontier Communications, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054008 |
| Address | 232 W Main | City, State ZIP | AZLE, TEXAS 76020 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | 1148244 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -97.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee repairing teleworking communication lines fell approximately 12 to 13 feet from a ladder to the concrete below, suffering a major head injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2016, a worker at Frontier Communications, Inc. in AZLE, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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