Wilson Construction Co.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO
| Employer | Wilson Construction Co. | Report ID | 2021108847 |
| Address | Hwy 2 and 11th Street | City, State ZIP | PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO 83856 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Towers, poles, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.18000, -116.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 10 to 15 feet while attempting to transition from a pole to an aerial lift, resulting in broken ankles.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2021, a worker at Wilson Construction Co. in PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with towers, poles, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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