Dothan Security Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — GADSDEN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Dothan Security Inc. | Report ID | 2017076421 |
| Address | 2281 Steel Station Road, Keystone Foods | City, State ZIP | GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.96000, -86.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a curb while walking and broke his ankle, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2017, a worker at Dothan Security Inc. in GADSDEN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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