Comcast of Houston, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — TOMBALL, TEXAS
| Employer | Comcast of Houston, LLC | Report ID | 2023065635 |
| Address | 1114 Summit Dr. | City, State ZIP | TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.09000, -95.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder that was leaned against a wire strap while installing cable service. The ladder slipped and the employee fell, resulting in a broken lower left leg.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2023, a worker at Comcast of Houston, LLC in TOMBALL, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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