Universal Cable Holdings Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MARIETTA, OHIO
| Employer | Universal Cable Holdings Inc | Report ID | 2023054143 |
| Address | 810 Front St | City, State ZIP | MARIETTA, OHIO 45750 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.42000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ascending a 28-foot extension ladder to work on a cable wire. The employee fell backward approximately 10 feet onto the concrete sidewalk, resulting in a left elbow fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2023, a worker at Universal Cable Holdings Inc in MARIETTA, OHIO suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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