Jorge Marquez
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Jorge Marquez | Report ID | 2016053971 |
| Address | Druid Hills in Decatur, 2696 N. Druid Hills Rd. | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30329 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roof trusses, joists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.83000, -84.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a garage truss when a load was placed next to him, causing the truss to collapse. He fell and required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2016, a worker at Jorge Marquez in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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