Robinson Paving
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PRESTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Robinson Paving | Report ID | 2017099040 |
| Address | Highway 280 | City, State ZIP | PRESTON, GEORGIA 31824 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.06000, -84.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder to the ground, breaking a rib and puncturing his lung.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2017, a worker at Robinson Paving in PRESTON, GEORGIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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