CenturyLink
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CORTEZ, COLORADO
| Employer | CenturyLink | Report ID | 2017032725 |
| Address | 421 S Chestnut St | City, State ZIP | CORTEZ, COLORADO 81321 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.34000, -108.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when he lost his footing and fell from a few rungs high, breaking ribs and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2017, a worker at CenturyLink in CORTEZ, COLORADO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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