MasTec Advanced Technologies
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — LARKSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | MasTec Advanced Technologies | Report ID | 2018021708 |
| Address | 467 Washington Ave | City, State ZIP | LARKSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18651 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -75.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to install ladder clamps to secure an extension ladder in preparation for the work activity and fell approximately 14 feet from the ladder, resulting in multiple hip fractures and a shoulder injury.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2018, a worker at MasTec Advanced Technologies in LARKSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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