Ernesto Hernandez
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ernesto Hernandez | Report ID | 2015118710 |
| Address | 50 Biscayne Drive | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30317 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.81000, -84.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was painting a balcony when the rail/fence on the balcony broke causing the employee to fall approximately 30 feet and break the right wrist/hand. The employee also had internal injuries.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2015, a worker at Ernesto Hernandez in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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