Midcontinent Communications
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Midcontinent Communications | Report ID | 2023021505 |
| Address | 3507 South Duluth Avenue | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57103 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.51000, -96.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was closing the worksite gate when they slipped on ice and fell, resulting in fractures of the ribs, nose, and eye socket, as well as a punctured lung and concussion.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2023, a worker at Midcontinent Communications in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs to the head and trunk. 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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