Greers Electric, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Greers Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010745 |
| Address | 5000 Bradford Drive, Suite 401 | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35805 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.72000, -86.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a unistrut and fell to the concrete floor, breaking her left elbow.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2021, a worker at Greers Electric, Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the elbow(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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