White Aluminum Fabrication, INC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | White Aluminum Fabrication, INC | Report ID | 2017065188 |
| Address | Post Midtown Atlanta, 33 11th St NE | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30309 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Drills-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | 1240791 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.78000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an electrical drill to install aluminum railings on a second floor balcony when the drill became stuck in the concrete. As he tried to pull it out, he lost his balance and fell about 10 feet to the ground, fracturing his leg.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2017, a worker at White Aluminum Fabrication, INC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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