# Fractures at Mediacom Communications Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2022043130` · 4/8/2022 · MOLINE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*