Talley Construction Company, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ROSSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Talley Construction Company, Inc. | Report ID | 20161110723 |
| Address | 1751 McFarland | City, State ZIP | ROSSVILLE, GEORGIA 30741 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.95000, -85.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 7 feet through an open hole while dismantling old stadium bleachers, suffering a broken arm.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2016, a worker at Talley Construction Company, Inc. in ROSSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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