AT&T CORP.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | AT&T CORP. | Report ID | 2016098629 |
| Address | 4360 NW 145th Street | City, State ZIP | OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | 1177888 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.90000, -80.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 10 feet while attempting to descend from the top of an office (mezzanine) that is located inside an aircraft hangar. He was hospitalized with two broken wrists.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2016, a worker at AT&T CORP. in OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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