AT and T
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Dislocation of joints — DECATUR, GEORGIA
| Employer | AT and T | Report ID | 2019043957 |
| Address | 1034 West College | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, GEORGIA 30030 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Elbow(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) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.76000, -84.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
As part of training, an employee climbed a ladder and attached a safety strap to the stand. While leaning back into the positioning belt, the employee fell feet first through the belt to the ground 12 feet below. The employee sustained a dislocated elbow and back pain.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2019, a worker at AT and T in DECATUR, GEORGIA suffered dislocation of joints to the elbow(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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