Comcast of Georgia
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Comcast of Georgia | Report ID | 2016099149 |
| Address | 105 River Shoals Parkway | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.51000, -82.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a customer's folding attic entrance ladder located in the garage. When he stepped down onto the bottom section, it broke, causing him to fall to the ground. He fractured his left arm and left foot.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2016, a worker at Comcast of Georgia in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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