Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — JULIETTE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Zachry Industrial, Inc. | Report ID | 2016042921 |
| Address | 10986 Hwy 87 | City, State ZIP | JULIETTE, GEORGIA 31046 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.09000, -83.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While descending a step ladder, an employee fell from the lower rungs, injuring his head and torso and breaking two ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2016, a worker at Zachry Industrial, Inc. in JULIETTE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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