Comcast
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Comcast | Report ID | 2019033111 |
| Address | 38 Fern Road | City, State ZIP | EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08816 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.40000, -74.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while descending a 28-foot ladder, suffering two broken wrists.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2019, a worker at Comcast in EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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