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ROLLINS BUYING SERVICE, INC.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DECATUR, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ROLLINS BUYING SERVICE, INC. in DECATUR, Georgia
Employer ROLLINS BUYING SERVICE, INC.
Address 1135 Clairemont Ave
City, State ZIP DECATUR, Georgia 30030
Report ID 20191212450
Event Date December 3, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Hip(s) and leg(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561710
GPS Coordinates 33.78000, -84.30000

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Incident Narrative

While clearing wildlife out of an attic, an employee was leaning on a 32' ladder when he slipped and fell to the ground, fracturing his left heel and hip.

Incident Summary

On December 3, 2019, a worker at ROLLINS BUYING SERVICE, INC. in DECATUR, Georgia suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(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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