Olympia Construction Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Olympia Construction Inc. | Report ID | 2019021391 |
| Address | 404 East McKinney Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA 35950 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.27000, -86.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the second floor balcony of a multistory home at a construction site. The employee was leaning over the rail, lost his balance, and fell to the concrete floor below. The employee sustained a fractured ankle and a bruised right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2019, a worker at Olympia Construction Inc. in ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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