JDP Electric
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | JDP Electric | Report ID | 2023054632 |
| Address | 1901 Great Northern Drive North | City, State ZIP | FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.88000, -96.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a ladder to complete electrical installation work when they fell 8 feet to the ground, resulting in a back fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2023, a worker at JDP Electric in FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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