Cable One, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Cable One, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010665 |
| Address | 503 Saint John St | City, State ZIP | GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS 62246 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| 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) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -89.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his balance when the extension ladder he was on shifted and he fell approximately 15 feet to the ground, resulting in fractures to his elbow and hip.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2025, a worker at Cable One, Inc. in GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. 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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