Satellites Unlimited, LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Satellites Unlimited, LLC | Report ID | 2019043371 |
| Address | 1301 Quail Run Dr | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35210 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -86.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a ladder to access a roof. He fell about 10 feet to the grass/concrete ground, suffering wrist, forearm, and pelvis injuries.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2019, a worker at Satellites Unlimited, LLC in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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