Andy Waters Construction, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — LAKEMONT, GEORGIA
| Employer | Andy Waters Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2017109656 |
| Address | 369 Levi Ln | City, State ZIP | LAKEMONT, GEORGIA 30552 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roof edges |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | 1271929 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.75000, -83.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing tin from the roof of a residential structure when he slipped and fell, grabbed the edge of the roof, lost his grip, and then fell 12 feet to the ground below. He struck the back of his head on a wall when making contact with the ground, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2017, a worker at Andy Waters Construction, Inc. in LAKEMONT, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roof edges identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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