Arco Design/Build Northeast, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Arco Design/Build Northeast, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010520 |
| Address | 2222 S. Dixs Creek Rd | City, State ZIP | LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA 30728 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.69000, -85.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a floodlight from a ladder. The ladder's feet slipped out and the employee fell, suffering broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2019, a worker at Arco Design/Build Northeast, Inc. in LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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