Rise Broadband
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Rise Broadband | Report ID | 2017099242 |
| Address | 16300 CR 558 | City, State ZIP | FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS 75442 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Telecommunications and cell phone towers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.13000, -96.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the position of a radio tower when it began to collapse. He jumped off the collapsing tower and shattered his ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2017, a worker at Rise Broadband in FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with telecommunications and cell phone towers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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