SENTRY ROOF SERVICES, LLC

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified - Fractures - NORCROSS, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at SENTRY ROOF SERVICES, LLC in NORCROSS, Georgia
Employer SENTRY ROOF SERVICES, LLC
Address 5430 Buford Highway
City, State ZIP NORCROSS, Georgia 30071
Report ID 2019088757
Event Date August 23, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified
Source of Injury Floor, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238160
GPS Coordinates 33.94595, -84.20222

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Incident Narrative

An employee was working in the warehouse when he tripped and fell, breaking four ribs and requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On August 23, 2019, a worker at SENTRY ROOF SERVICES, LLC in NORCROSS, Georgia suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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