United Automation
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CANTON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | United Automation | Report ID | 2016087395 |
| Address | 506 Hwy 43 South | City, State ZIP | CANTON, MISSISSIPPI 39046 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 443130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.63000, -90.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a security camera at a commercial building while on top of a 6-foot ladder when he lost his balance and fell to the ground, breaking bones.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2016, a worker at United Automation in CANTON, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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