Altium Packaging LP
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Altium Packaging LP | Report ID | 2020032514 |
| Address | 400 Indeco Blvd, Suite A | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.74000, -84.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an extension ladder, clearing a bottle jam in an overhead conveyor. The employee fell off the ladder to the floor about 12 feet below, suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2020, a worker at Altium Packaging LP in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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