Verizon New York Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Verizon New York Inc. | Report ID | 2023010991 |
| Address | 202 Duffy Avenue | City, State ZIP | HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 11801 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing an installation of service wire when they fell from a six-foot A-frame ladder to the ground, resulting in an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2023, a worker at Verizon New York Inc. in HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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