Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200775922 - Worker Slips on Ladder and Receives Staples for Head Wound

Accident Summary Nr: 200775922 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 02/16/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314170986	02/16/2010	4899	517212	East Coast Communications Llc

Abstract: Employee #1 was working for a firm that provided communication services. He was on a five-foot stepladder, color-coding cellular communication wires. As snow began to fall, Employee #1 decided to close up the cable tray and stop work for the day. While stepping down from the ladder, he slipped and struck the back of his head on a frame support. He received five staples to close the wound. Employee #1 was able to return to work the following day.

Keywords: HEAD, TELECOM WORK, STEPLADDER, SLIP, STRUCK AGAINST, LACERATION, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314170986			Non Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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