Charter Communications
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — BUTLER, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Charter Communications | Report ID | 2020010947 |
| Address | 4561 N 124th St | City, State ZIP | BUTLER, WISCONSIN 53007 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.09000, -88.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a ladder to install cable TV/internet services when the ladder shifted, causing the employee to fall to the floor. The employee suffered a broken left heel, broken left leg, and dislocated left shoulder.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2020, a worker at Charter Communications in BUTLER, WISCONSIN suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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