Altice USA
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK
| Employer | Altice USA | Report ID | 2016109381 |
| Address | 1476 Scuttle Hole Rd. | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK 11932 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.95000, -72.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While attaching a drop wire to the side of a residential building, an employee fell approximately 14 feet from an extension ladder.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2016, a worker at Altice USA in BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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