Consolidated Wiring, L.L.C.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Consolidated Wiring, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2019055258 |
| Address | 409 Jack Coleman Drive | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35805 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| 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 | 34.72000, -86.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up a ladder to install low voltage wiring when he stepped back and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground, breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2019, a worker at Consolidated Wiring, L.L.C. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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