Eversource Energy
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Eversource Energy | Report ID | 2021010128 |
| Address | 190 Summit Street | City, State ZIP | SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06489 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -72.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew was replacing a utility pole when the rope holding communications cable to the pole was cut, causing the pole to fall and strike an employee in the ankle. The employee suffered a fracture to their right ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2021, a worker at Eversource Energy in SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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