Charter Communications, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — LEE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Charter Communications, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088602 |
| Address | 495 Chapel Street | City, State ZIP | LEE, MASSACHUSETTS 01238 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.29000, -73.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a cable line on a pole when the pole snapped and the employee fell to the ground/pavement, injuring his shoulder, back, and hip.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2018, a worker at Charter Communications, Inc. in LEE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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