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Cruz Electric, Inc.

Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cruz Electric, Inc. in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Cruz Electric, Inc. Report ID 2022109137
Address 1207 Dorchester Ave City, State ZIP BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125
Event Date October 19, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Secondary Source Movable ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.30000, -71.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was descending a 6-foot ladder when they twisted their right knee. The employee sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which required surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 19, 2022, a worker at Cruz Electric, Inc. in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered sprains, strains, tears, unspecified to the knee(s). The incident was classified as climbing or stepping up or down-single episode, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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