Engineered Floors

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — DALTON, GEORGIA

Employer	Engineered Floors	Report ID	20181213115
Address	818 J&J Drive	City, State ZIP	DALTON, GEORGIA 30721
Event Date	December 22, 2018	Outcome	Hospitalized
Nature of Injury	Fractures	Body Part	Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type	Fall on same level, n.e.c.	Source of Injury	Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source	Extension ladders
Industry (NAICS)	314110	Inspection #	—
GPS Coordinates	40.14000, -97.17000

Incident Narrative

A maintenance die mechanic was lowering a 16-foot extension ladder after inspecting a boiler. His foot became lodged between a gas line on the floor and the ladder, and he lost his balance. He suffered broken bones to his left and right legs.

Incident Summary

On December 22, 2018, a worker at Engineered Floors in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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