Southwire Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CARROLLTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Southwire Company | Report ID | 2015118718 |
| Address | 1 Southwire Drive | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, GEORGIA 30119 |
| Event Date | November 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -85.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the printer on Machine # 0735-16 while the line was down and not running. He stepped over the wire (approximately 7 inches from the ground) with his left foot and as he attempted to bring his right foot over, his toe caught the wire and he fell forward fracturing the right ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2015, a worker at Southwire Company in CARROLLTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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