Charter Communications
Other jump to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ALFRED, MAINE
| Employer | Charter Communications | Report ID | 2023075982 |
| Address | 725 Gore Road | City, State ZIP | ALFRED, MAINE 04002 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other jump to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.52000, -70.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder replacing a cable wire when the ladder began to slide. The employee jumped to the ground and sustained an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2023, a worker at Charter Communications in ALFRED, MAINE suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other jump to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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