Universal Cable Holdings, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Universal Cable Holdings, Inc. | Report ID | 2024053975 |
| Address | 401 N 12th St | City, State ZIP | MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 74403 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | 1748157 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.75000, -95.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 15-to-20-foot ladder to install wire when the ladder support strand came loose and he fell off the ladder approximately 12 feet to the gravel roadway, resulting in a fractured clavicle, a concussion, and a possible rib fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2024, a worker at Universal Cable Holdings, Inc. in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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