Comcast Cable
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Comcast Cable | Report ID | 2020054521 |
| Address | 616 Dellafield Place NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20011 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.94000, -77.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell to the ground while ascending a ladder, fracturing the left tibia.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2020, a worker at Comcast Cable in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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