Food Protection Services, LLC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Food Protection Services, LLC | Report ID | 2017109750 |
| Address | 5466 New Peachtree Road | City, State ZIP | CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA 30341 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | 1273341 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.89000, -84.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 10, 2017, an employee was inspecting a roof for evidence of vermin when the roof collapsed. He fell to the next floor down, fracturing his wrist and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2017, a worker at Food Protection Services, LLC in CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 204 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified injuries.
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