Dickey Rural Networks
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HORACE, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Dickey Rural Networks | Report ID | 2022053892 |
| Address | Corner of 170th Avenue SE and Chesnutt Drive | City, State ZIP | HORACE, NORTH DAKOTA 58047 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.71000, -96.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down a step ladder. Halfway down, he slipped and fell to the ground, landing on his shoulder and suffering a broken scapula and ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2022, a worker at Dickey Rural Networks in HORACE, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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