Comcast Cable Corporation
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | Comcast Cable Corporation | Report ID | 20221110428 |
| Address | 5955 N Elizabeth St. | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81008 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.33000, -104.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on ice and struck her right arm and shoulder on the ground, resulting in fractures that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2022, a worker at Comcast Cable Corporation in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered fractures to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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