Western Summit Constructors, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — BUFORD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Western Summit Constructors, Inc. | Report ID | 2019076840 |
| Address | 3320 Financial Center Way | City, State ZIP | BUFORD, GEORGIA 30519 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.06000, -83.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the fifth rung of a ladder, securing it to the wall. The ladder's feet slid out and the employee fell to the concrete floor, breaking his wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2019, a worker at Western Summit Constructors, Inc. in BUFORD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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