Dothan Security Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Fractures - GADSDEN, Alabama

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Dothan Security Inc. in GADSDEN, Alabama
Employer Dothan Security Inc.
Address 2281 Steel Station Road, Keystone Foods
City, State ZIP GADSDEN, Alabama 35901
Report ID 2017076421
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
GPS Coordinates 33.96000, -86.07000

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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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