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Embarq Florida, Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — VALPARAISO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Embarq Florida, Inc. in VALPARAISO, FLORIDA
Employer Embarq Florida, Inc. Report ID 20161211577
Address 1107 N. Bayshore Dr., Telecommunications Aerial Line City, State ZIP VALPARAISO, FLORIDA 32580
Event Date December 12, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Brain
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Extension ladders
Industry (NAICS) 517910 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.50000, -86.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee had been working on a telecommunication cable from a 28-foot extension ladder when a passing motorist found him unconscious on the ground. He was hospitalized for broken ribs, a concussion, and bleeding on the brain.

Incident Summary

On December 12, 2016, a worker at Embarq Florida, Inc. in VALPARAISO, FLORIDA suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. 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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