Charter Communications
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BIG INDIAN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Charter Communications | Report ID | 2022032376 |
| Address | 12 Valleyview Road | City, State ZIP | BIG INDIAN, NEW YORK 12410 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.07000, -74.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder. The ladder became unstable and she fell, landing on the ground 9-10 feet below and suffering a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2022, a worker at Charter Communications in BIG INDIAN, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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