Comcast Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Comcast Inc. | Report ID | 2019089020 |
| Address | 1610 40 Terrace SW | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34116 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.18000, -81.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an extension ladder working on a television cable line when the cable broke, causing him to lose his balance and fall approximately 14 feet to the ground. His wrist was fractured.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2019, a worker at Comcast Inc. in NAPLES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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