Charter Communications
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — COMBES, TEXAS
| Employer | Charter Communications | Report ID | 20201211594 |
| Address | 211 Holland | City, State ZIP | COMBES, TEXAS 78535 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.25000, -97.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder removing a telecommunications line and lost his balance. The employee fell backward off the ladder, landing on the ground and fracturing his wrist.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2020, a worker at Charter Communications in COMBES, TEXAS suffered fractures to the wrist(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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