Comcast
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Comcast | Report ID | 2020054928 |
| Address | Bloomingdale St & Carmel St | City, State ZIP | CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS 02150 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Secondary Source | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -88.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping off the lower step of an aerial lift platform when the employee's left knee struck an unknown object. The employee then fell backwards and landed on the sidewalk. The employee suffered a fractured kneecap.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2020, a worker at Comcast in CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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