Squan
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Squan | Report ID | 2021065277 |
| Address | 409 Hazelwood Terrace | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14609 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -77.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 6/29/2021, an employee was climbing a wooden telephone pole using a safety belt and hooks when his foot slipped on the pole and he fell onto a branch, resulting in a cut to his neck.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2021, a worker at Squan in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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