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Precision Broadband Installation Inc.

Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode — Strains — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Precision Broadband Installation Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer Precision Broadband Installation Inc. Report ID 2020010660
Address 5427 Aqua St City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43229
Event Date January 21, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Secondary Source Ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 517510 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.08000, -82.95000

Incident Narrative

On November 21, 2019, an employee suffered a back strain while climbing a ladder.

Incident Summary

On January 21, 2020, a worker at Precision Broadband Installation Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as climbing or stepping up or down-single episode, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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