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Avnet, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Avnet, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer Avnet, Inc. Report ID 20161211428
Address Marcel Restaurant, 1170 Howell Mill Rd. City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30318
Event Date December 7, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Secondary Source Handrails, banisters
Industry (NAICS) 541613 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.79000, -84.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee and a client leaned against the iron railing on a balcony at a local restaurant and the railing gave way causing the employee and the client to fall one story to the ground below.

Incident Summary

On December 7, 2016, a worker at Avnet, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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