Charter Communication
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Charter Communication | Report ID | 2022087552 |
| Address | 412 North Johnson Avenue | City, State ZIP | MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS 62864 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | 1621557 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.32000, -88.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an extension ladder to replace a telecommunication line. The employee fell approximately 16 feet to the ground and injured his back and head.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2022, a worker at Charter Communication in MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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