Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CenturyLink, 1621 Pine St, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81006
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was on a ladder at the mid-span making a connection between the customer and the telecom line. The employee cut the line and tension that was released from the cut wire caused the employee to fall off the ladder. The employee suffered a collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersMovable ladders, unspecified
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