Verizon
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK
| Employer | Verizon | Report ID | 2025077346 |
| Address | 1 Lumber Way | City, State ZIP | LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK 13088 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517212 | Inspection # | 1840496 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -76.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a raised scissor lift to fix an overhead garage door. The lift tipped over and the employee fell to the concrete floor about 18-20 feet below. The employee suffered a head injury, broken ribs, and a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2025, a worker at Verizon in LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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