Southern Energy Homes, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and dislocations — ADDISON, ALABAMA
| Employer | Southern Energy Homes, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010433 |
| Address | Southern Energy Homes, 18025 County Rd. 41 | City, State ZIP | ADDISON, ALABAMA 35540 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.22000, -87.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the top rung of a 6-foot ladder and using a drill to repair a vinyl crown when he reached to one side and fell off the ladder, landing on a house dolly that was adjacent to his work area. He suffered a dislocation and fracture of the left ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2018, a worker at Southern Energy Homes, Inc. in ADDISON, ALABAMA suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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