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Averus, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Averus, Inc. in THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Averus, Inc. Report ID 2018021966
Address Arby's #5026, 2826 E. Pinetree Blvd. City, State ZIP THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA 31792
Event Date February 27, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Heel(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Ladders-fixed
Industry (NAICS) 561720 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.85000, -83.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped while climbing an exterior fixed ladder, fell approximately 14 feet to the ground, and suffered a fractured heel bone, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On February 27, 2018, a worker at Averus, Inc. in THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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