Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC | Report ID | 2025043114 |
| Address | 122 Avenue & Coral Way | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33175 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Chains |
| Secondary Source | Trucks with other mounted machinery, equipment n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.30000, -76.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing near a manhole when a chain that was attached to a cable placing truck to pull copper out snapped and struck his right leg. The employee sustained a laceration and broken leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2025, a worker at Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with chains identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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