Windstream Communications, LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — KNOX CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Windstream Communications, LLC | Report ID | 2021054015 |
| Address | 207 N. Ave A | City, State ZIP | KNOX CITY, TEXAS 79529 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.41000, -99.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder. The ladder twisted and the employee fell about 12-15 feet, suffering a rib injury, a spine injury, and a bruised lung.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2021, a worker at Windstream Communications, LLC in KNOX CITY, TEXAS suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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