A T & T
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
| Employer | A T & T | Report ID | 2023109254 |
| Address | 16405 E 31st st. | City, State ZIP | INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI 64055 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.06000, -94.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A technician was ascending an extension ladder that was placed on a strand behind a residence. The ladder began to slide on the strand and the technician fell approximately 4 feet. The technician landed on their feet on sloped ground and sustained broken bones in both ankles.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2023, a worker at A T & T in INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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