MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Concussions — VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS | Report ID | 20181111710 |
| Address | 1301 Melody Ln. | City, State ZIP | VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31606 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.84000, -83.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing on a step ladder that was leaning against a van when the ladder slipped and the employee fell to the ground, striking his head and sustaining a concussion. The stepladder was closed at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2018, a worker at MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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