Frequencies Wireless Solutions
Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Frequencies Wireless Solutions | Report ID | 2019066157 |
| Address | 717 Highway 15 South | City, State ZIP | LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI 39443 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Telecommunications and cell phone towers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | 1409845 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.67000, -89.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 25 feet while making his way down a cell phone tower.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2019, a worker at Frequencies Wireless Solutions in LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 21 to 25 feet, with telecommunications and cell phone towers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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