E R Excavating
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | E R Excavating | Report ID | 2025054556 |
| Address | 17149 South Fork Rd | City, State ZIP | MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA 26836 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility poles |
| Secondary Source | Boulders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.85000, -79.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed a pole and was removing fiberoptic line from that pole and placing it on another pole. The pole the employee was climbing twisted and fell along with the employee. Their left leg struck a large rock, resulting in a fractured femur.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2025, a worker at E R Excavating in MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with utility poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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