SUBCOM CABLE SYSTEMS, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | SUBCOM CABLE SYSTEMS, LLC | Report ID | 2019044041 |
| Address | 100 Piscutaqua Dr | City, State ZIP | NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03801 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.10000, -70.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 4-foot ladder when his foot slipped. As he fell, his leg became entangled in the ladder. When he impacted the ground, he broke his right ankle and left heel.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2019, a worker at SUBCOM CABLE SYSTEMS, LLC in NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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