National Grid
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | National Grid | Report ID | 20191010613 |
| Address | Paulette Drive & Norht Avenue | City, State ZIP | ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 02703 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -88.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder while reattaching electrical service to a house. The employee landed on the ground and suffered a broken wrist and a back injury.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2019, a worker at National Grid in ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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