Magoba Environmental, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BREMEN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Magoba Environmental, LLC | Report ID | 2015064076 |
| Address | 504 Georgia Ave. | City, State ZIP | BREMEN, GEORGIA 30110 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | 1074905 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.71000, -85.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting in remediation work to include asbestos removal and duct work. The employee was on the roof of a gymnasium when the roof vent on which he was standing/sitting collapsed. The employee fell approximately 15 feet to the lower level. The employee broke his right ankle and right arm as a result of the fall.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2015, a worker at Magoba Environmental, LLC in BREMEN, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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