AT&T
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ROSIE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | AT&T | Report ID | 2018099514 |
| Address | 80 Maple Heights Road | City, State ZIP | ROSIE, ARKANSAS 72571 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -81.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a residential attic when he fell through the ceiling. He landed on the residence's floor, injuring his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2018, a worker at AT&T in ROSIE, ARKANSAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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