Verizon
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — YONKERS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Verizon | Report ID | 2018010256 |
| Address | 1 Sherwood Ave | City, State ZIP | YONKERS, NEW YORK 10704 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.91000, -73.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell to the ground while climbing an extension ladder, breaking a wrist and ribs.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2018, a worker at Verizon in YONKERS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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