EQUITY GROUP - GEORGIA DIVISION LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — CAMILLA, GEORGIA
| Employer | EQUITY GROUP - GEORGIA DIVISION LLC | Report ID | 20181212817 |
| Address | 7220 US HWY 19 | City, State ZIP | CAMILLA, GEORGIA 31730 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.27000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to access the roof of a building while holding insulation, lost their grip and fell 15 feet. The employee sustained a fractured left ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2018, a worker at EQUITY GROUP - GEORGIA DIVISION LLC in CAMILLA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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