Cox Communications
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Cox Communications | Report ID | 2024098856 |
| Address | 1502 So. 60th St. | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68105 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.24000, -96.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to fix a drop line. He fell from the ladder and sustained injuries to the ribs and spine.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2024, a worker at Cox Communications in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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