Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Verizon - New Jersey, Pole 249, Johnsonburg Rd, ALLAMUCHY, NEW JERSEY 07820
on , Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was starting to climb a utility pole after attaching the lower removable rung assembly. When the employee stepped on one of the rungs, it gave way and locked in place. The employee fell backward to the ground 4 feet below. The employee sustained back pain between the shoulders.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedUtility and telephone poles