Glovis America, Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | Glovis America, Inc | Report ID | 2017087795 |
| Address | 2000 Webb Road | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -85.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading automobiles on a railcar when she fell approximately 10 feet to the ground, fracturing her left knee and sternum.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2017, a worker at Glovis America, Inc in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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