Comcast
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO
| Employer | Comcast | Report ID | 20211110182 |
| Address | 1955 St. Clair Ave. | City, State ZIP | EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO 43920 |
| Event Date | November 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Stairs, steps-outdoors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1569330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -80.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a cable telecommunication line at a residential home. While servicing the receiver box on the outside of the home adjacent to an outdoor basement staircase, the employee tripped or lost footing and fell into the stairwell, resulting in fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2021, a worker at Comcast in EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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