U.S. Department of the Air Force
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of the Air Force | Report ID | 2018054829 |
| Address | 78 ABW/SE, Building 50 | City, State ZIP | ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA 31098 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Scaffolds-staging, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.64000, -83.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to step from a step platform to a mobile telescoping stand. There was a 21-inch gap between the two platforms and the employee fell 8 feet down to the platform below, suffering multiple body injuries.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2018, a worker at U.S. Department of the Air Force in ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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