Verizon
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — ROSLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Verizon | Report ID | 2020054223 |
| Address | 160 Dogwood Ave | City, State ZIP | ROSLYN, NEW YORK 11576 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Street, road, driveway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -73.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a telephone pole. He backed up from the sidewalk and was stepping off the curb when he lost his balance. He tried to turn his body to catch himself when he landed face first on his side on the street. He suffered two fractured ribs and a bruised spleen.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2020, a worker at Verizon in ROSLYN, NEW YORK suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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