Comcast
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — STUART, FLORIDA
| Employer | Comcast | Report ID | 2018066160 |
| Address | 874 NW Spruce Ridge Drive | City, State ZIP | STUART, FLORIDA 34994 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.21000, -80.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an extension ladder when it slid sideways along the telecommunication wire it was resting on. He fell to the ground below, fracturing his right elbow.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2018, a worker at Comcast in STUART, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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