Comcast of Alabama, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Bruises, contusions — GADSDEN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Comcast of Alabama, LLC | Report ID | 2022021331 |
| Address | 40 Champion Dr | City, State ZIP | GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.15000, -85.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing cable TV service at a customer residence. The employee was carrying his ladder back to his service vehicle when he tripped and fell to the ground, resulting in a contusion on his right shin.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2022, a worker at Comcast of Alabama, LLC in GADSDEN, ALABAMA suffered bruises, contusions to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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