VERIZON
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | VERIZON | Report ID | 2019032271 |
| Address | 236 ACCESS ROAD | City, State ZIP | NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS 02062 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.19000, -71.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder to the ground 7 feet below, breaking his right ankle. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2019, a worker at VERIZON in NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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