Cable Management Services
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — TUSCARORA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Cable Management Services | Report ID | 20191213200 |
| Address | 323 Mulberry Street | City, State ZIP | TUSCARORA, PENNSYLVANIA 17982 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -76.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing cable at a house, working from a ladder. The employee fell from the ladder to the ground about 15 feet below, suffering several fractures and brain swelling. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2019, a worker at Cable Management Services in TUSCARORA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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