EQUITY GROUP - GEORGIA DIVISION LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CAMILLA, GEORGIA
| Employer | EQUITY GROUP - GEORGIA DIVISION LLC | Report ID | 20201212080 |
| Address | 6578 HWY 19 | City, State ZIP | CAMILLA, GEORGIA 31730 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.25000, -84.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee turned to walk away when they tripped on a garden hose on the ground and fell, resulting in a fractured femur.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2020, a worker at EQUITY GROUP - GEORGIA DIVISION LLC in CAMILLA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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