5 Star Solutions
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ROSWELL, GEORGIA
| Employer | 5 Star Solutions | Report ID | 2017043737 |
| Address | 205 West Crossville road lot 67 | City, State ZIP | ROSWELL, GEORGIA 30076 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.05000, -84.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 26, 2017, an employee was working on the second floor installing G-track on top of the shaft when the employee stepped into a stairwell and fell approximately 9 feet. The employee landed on a PVC pipe at the bottom of the stairwell and sustained bone fractures and a broken sternum.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2017, a worker at 5 Star Solutions in ROSWELL, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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