Comcast- Rockford
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — STILLMAN VALLEY, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Comcast- Rockford | Report ID | 2022054614 |
| Address | 239 W Walnut Street | City, State ZIP | STILLMAN VALLEY, ILLINOIS 61084 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10000, -89.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up a ladder to connect a cable wire when his boot slipped; he fell approximately 8 feet to the ground, resulting in three fractured ribs and back pain.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2022, a worker at Comcast- Rockford in STILLMAN VALLEY, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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