National Grid
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — HUDSON, NEW YORK
| Employer | National Grid | Report ID | 2020032685 |
| Address | Route 5 | City, State ZIP | HUDSON, NEW YORK 12534 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -73.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 40-foot wooden pole. The employee was about 8-10 feet up the pole when his gaffs cut out and he fell to the ground; he suffered a fractured disc and a bruised leg.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2020, a worker at National Grid in HUDSON, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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