Newwave Communications dba Cable One
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CHESTER, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Newwave Communications dba Cable One | Report ID | 2018021509 |
| Address | 1837 State Street | City, State ZIP | CHESTER, ILLINOIS 62233 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.91000, -89.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 13, 2018, an employee was climbing a ladder in order to disconnect a cable television service from the main line. The ladder shifted during the employee's ascent resulting in the employee falling to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a broken right wrist requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2018, a worker at Newwave Communications dba Cable One in CHESTER, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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