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Terminix Corporation

Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MADISON, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Terminix Corporation in MADISON, ALABAMA
Employer Terminix Corporation Report ID 2020010510
Address 110 Crownridge Drive City, State ZIP MADISON, ALABAMA 35758
Event Date January 17, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Ceilings
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 561710 Inspection # 1459138
GPS Coordinates 34.70000, -86.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing a bait station in the attic of a residential home when the employee fell approximately 8 feet through the sheetrock to the floor below. The employee suffered a broken left ankle and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On January 17, 2020, a worker at Terminix Corporation in MADISON, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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

OSHA has recorded 163 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet injuries.

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