WHEELER SERVICES, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | WHEELER SERVICES, INC. | Report ID | 20191212764 |
| Address | 355 Mitchell St SW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30313 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Elevators |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1451986 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.75000, -84.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing safety railings on a new parking deck construction when he tripped and fell through an elevator shaft to the ground below (approximately 50 feet). He suffered fractures to both legs, two fractured ribs, and a major spinal compression, requiring hospitalization. Fall protection was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2019, a worker at WHEELER SERVICES, INC. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet, with elevators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 41 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet injuries.
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