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The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. — Fractures and dislocations — NORCROSS, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Atlanta Journal Constitution in NORCROSS, GEORGIA
Employer The Atlanta Journal Constitution Report ID 2015052982
Address 6455 Best Friend Road City, State ZIP NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071
Event Date May 19, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. Source of Injury Machine platforms
Industry (NAICS) 511110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.91000, -84.22000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell while stepping off of a palletizer, resulting in a dislocated right shoulder with fracture.

Incident Summary

On May 19, 2015, a worker at The Atlanta Journal Constitution in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c., with machine platforms identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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