RV World of Georgia, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BUFORD, GEORGIA
| Employer | RV World of Georgia, LLC | Report ID | 2020021554 |
| Address | 2289 E Rock Quarry Road | City, State ZIP | BUFORD, GEORGIA 30519 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Motor home, RV |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.07000, -83.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting an RV using an affixed three-step assembly when he lost balance while stepping down from the last step, which was approximately 4 inches from the ground. The momentum of his body when his foot contacted the ground resulted in a left ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2020, a worker at RV World of Georgia, LLC in BUFORD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with motor home, rv identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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