# Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury at Charter Communication
> OSHA SIR `2022087552` · 8/25/2022 · MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head and trunk
- **Nature of injury:** Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet
- **Source:** Extension ladders
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Charter Communication
- **Location:** 412 North Johnson Avenue, MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS, 62864
- **NAICS:** 517911
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using an extension ladder to replace a telecommunication line. The employee fell approximately 16 feet to the ground and injured his back and head.

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