Anthem, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Anthem, Inc. | Report ID | 2019032943 |
| Address | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Escalators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 524114 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.64000, -84.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down an escalator at the airport while traveling for work, suffering skull fractures.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2019, a worker at Anthem, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with escalators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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