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ATT

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ATT in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer ATT Report ID 2017098857
Address Intersection: Old Dixie Hwy and South Woods Pkwy City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 31150
Event Date September 15, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Ground irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 517210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.59000, -84.37000

Incident Narrative

While making a service call, an employee stepped into a hole in the ground and broke his leg.

Incident Summary

On September 15, 2017, a worker at ATT in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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