Truss Link INC

Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Bruises, contusions - ATLANTA, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Truss Link INC in ATLANTA, Georgia
Employer Truss Link INC
Address 1192 Foster St
City, State ZIP ATLANTA, Georgia 30318
Report ID 2019055379
Event Date May 29, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238130
Inspection # 1405546
GPS Coordinates 33.78665, -84.41439

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Incident Narrative

Two employees were coming down a ladder when one slipped and started to fall. He grabbed the other employee in an attempt to stop himself and pulled him down with him to the concrete floor. The first employee suffered bruising to the ribs, shoulder, and neck. The second employee suffered a fractured wrist and pelvis.

Incident Summary

On May 29, 2019, a worker at Truss Link INC in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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