Southern Orchards Management
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA
| Employer | Southern Orchards Management | Report ID | 2019077692 |
| Address | 50 Lane Rd | City, State ZIP | FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA 31030 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453220 | Inspection # | 1424078 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.55000, -83.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was attempting to repair a dripping A/C unit on top of a mezzanine when he fell 9 feet through a drop ceiling, suffering a head injury, broken ribs, broken vertebrae, and a concussion. The mezzanine was not fully guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2019, a worker at Southern Orchards Management in FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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