Fieldale Farms
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Fieldale Farms | Report ID | 2018065669 |
| Address | 1540 Monroe Drive | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30507 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.28000, -83.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to clean an air duct system and fell down a shaft when backing up along the duct system. The employee sustained back and pelvic fractures. A piece of sheet metal duct work at the end of the shaft also lacerated the employee's left hand.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2018, a worker at Fieldale Farms in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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