Lewis Steel Works, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — WRENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Lewis Steel Works, Inc. | Report ID | 2017010475 |
| Address | 613 South Main Street | City, State ZIP | WRENS, GEORGIA 30833 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surfaces other than roof edge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -82.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped on a weak spot in the roof while trying to repair a leak and fell through the roof approximately 15 feet to the floor below. The employee suffered a broken leg and a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2017, a worker at Lewis Steel Works, Inc. in WRENS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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