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Frontier Communications

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Frontier Communications in NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
Employer Frontier Communications Report ID 2017054041
Address Norwalk Work Center, 10 Willard Road City, State ZIP NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 06851
Event Date May 3, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 517110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.12000, -73.38000

Incident Narrative

On May 3, 2017, an employee was walking and carrying equipment when he fell into depressed, uneven pavement. He broke his ribs and collarbone, injured his arm, and suffered a collapsed lung.

Incident Summary

On May 3, 2017, a worker at Frontier Communications in NORWALK, CONNECTICUT suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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