Comcast
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — FLORENCE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Comcast | Report ID | 2018065875 |
| Address | 408 Beech Street | City, State ZIP | FLORENCE, ALABAMA 35630 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.82000, -87.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 15 to 18 feet from a ladder to the ground and suffered a compound fracture to the left tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2018, a worker at Comcast in FLORENCE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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