AT&T Wireless
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | AT&T Wireless | Report ID | 2019076733 |
| Address | 155 Koehler Court | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78201 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.36000, -98.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a 28-foot extension ladder that was leaned against a telephone pole. While he was coming back down, the ladder shifted and he jumped to the uneven ground and landed on his feet. He fractured both ankles and was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2019, a worker at AT&T Wireless in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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