Lee Electrical Construction, LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama
| Employer | Lee Electrical Construction, LLC |
| Address | 2345 Derby Dr |
| City, State ZIP | VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama 35216 |
| Report ID | 2022109414 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.41057, -86.78805 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a power pole using gaffs. At approximately two feet from the ground, the employee stepped down with the left foot, causing the right foot and gaff to dislodge. The right gaff contacted the left ankle resulting in a puncture wound the left ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2022, a worker at Lee Electrical Construction, LLC in VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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