Mid South Floor Systems
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Mid South Floor Systems | Report ID | 2017043533 |
| Address | 2020 Powers Ferry Road | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238330 | Inspection # | 1228452 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.90000, -84.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While installing a building wrap to waterproof a balcony, an employee grabbed onto the 2x4 guardrails and fell 15 feet with the rails to the lower level before falling an additional 20 feet to the ground level. The employee suffered a broken back and twisted spine.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2017, a worker at Mid South Floor Systems in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level more than 30 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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