Charter Communications
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — DILLON, MONTANA
| Employer | Charter Communications | Report ID | 2024087038 |
| Address | 26 North Walnut St | City, State ZIP | DILLON, MONTANA 59725 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Head, neck, trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.21000, -112.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an extension ladder to cut a high-tension midspan cable when it retracted, causing the employee to fall approximately 15-20 feet to the ground below. The employee sustained multiple injuries to the head, neck, and back.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2024, a worker at Charter Communications in DILLON, MONTANA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the head, neck, trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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