RJ Mechanical, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | RJ Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088162 |
| Address | 3153 Bellwood Drive | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35243 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -86.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 6 feet from an 8-foot step ladder to the ground while installing ductwork, breaking his left fibula.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2018, a worker at RJ Mechanical, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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