Barnett Millworks, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Bruises, contusions — THEODORE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Barnett Millworks, Inc. | Report ID | 2017010920 |
| Address | 4915 Hamilton Blvd | City, State ZIP | THEODORE, ALABAMA 36590 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1208852 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.55000, -88.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on steel shelving approximately one foot high. The employee slipped and fell resulting in a chest contusion.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2017, a worker at Barnett Millworks, Inc. in THEODORE, ALABAMA suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with shelves, shelving identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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