Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet · Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Warren W. Breezee, 109 Ferris Road, NICHOLVILLE, NEW YORK 12965
on — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c., affecting the multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee was securing a third antenna mount to a cell tower. While adjusting his position on the tower, to move the mount being winched into place, he fell approximately 145 feet to the ground, resulting in a broken back, broken pelvis, broken ribs, spleen trauma, and other contusions.
HospitalizedMultiple trunk locationsTelecommunications and cell phone towers
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