AT&T
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — CALERA, ALABAMA
| Employer | AT&T | Report ID | 2023087824 |
| Address | 2405 U.S. Highway 31 | City, State ZIP | CALERA, ALABAMA 35040 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.18000, -86.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A employee was on the ground using a chainsaw to cut a downed tree free of a self-supporting strand (communications line). After cutting the tree, the employee went to move it off the line. The tension was released, causing the self-supporting strand to snap back and fracture the employee's arm.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2023, a worker at AT&T in CALERA, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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