Eversource Energy Service Company
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SUNAPEE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Eversource Energy Service Company | Report ID | 2018021528 |
| Address | Jobs Creek Road | City, State ZIP | SUNAPEE, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03782 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.41000, -72.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a utility pole when the pole and the employee fell over. The employee suffered broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2018, a worker at Eversource Energy Service Company in SUNAPEE, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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