Cox Communications Kansas, LLC.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — EL DORADO, KANSAS
| Employer | Cox Communications Kansas, LLC. | Report ID | 20241110271 |
| Address | 512 W Locust Ave. | City, State ZIP | EL DORADO, KANSAS 67042 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Dirt, earth, mud | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.81000, -96.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending an extension ladder that was leaning against a utility pole when the ladder shifted on the wet, muddy ground. The employee fell approximately 15 feet to the sloped concrete driveway and landed on his left leg. The employee sustained a lower leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2024, a worker at Cox Communications Kansas, LLC. in EL DORADO, KANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). 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
OSHA has recorded 590 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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