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Lee Electrical Construction, LLC

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — VESTAVIA HILLS, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Lee Electrical Construction, LLC in VESTAVIA HILLS, ALABAMA
Employer Lee Electrical Construction, LLC Report ID 2022109414
Address 2345 Derby Dr City, State ZIP VESTAVIA HILLS, ALABAMA 35216
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 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.41000, -86.78000

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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