TDS TELECOM
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — GREAT FALLS, MONTANA
| Employer | TDS TELECOM | Report ID | 2025021380 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | GREAT FALLS, MONTANA 59401 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.51000, -111.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when it shifted, slid, and twisted. The employee fell about 12 feet to the ground and broke his left hip. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2025, a worker at TDS TELECOM in GREAT FALLS, MONTANA suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 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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