Verizon
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CENTEREACH, NEW YORK
| Employer | Verizon | Report ID | 2018054535 |
| Address | 4 Northview Ct | City, State ZIP | CENTEREACH, NEW YORK 11720 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87000, -73.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was reattaching a telephone wire to a residential home when the ladder he was working from slipped out and caused him to fall approximately 8 to 10 feet to the ground. He sustained bruising, three broken ribs, a laceration to his forehead, and a sore thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2018, a worker at Verizon in CENTEREACH, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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