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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2022043130 · 4/8/2022 · Mediacom Communications Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source
Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Mediacom Communications Corporation
Location
1625 40th Ave, MOLINE, ILLINOIS, 61265
NAICS
515210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On April 8, 2022, an employee was replacing a service drop at a residence. A ladder was hung from the hardline strand facing away from the house. While the employee was descending the ladder the cable from the house let go and sling shot the employee off the ladder onto the ground. The employee sustained a compound fracture to the right lower leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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