Argos USA LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Argos USA LLC | Report ID | 2021021070 |
| Address | 885 Glenwood Ave. | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30316 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.73000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a machine while on an extension ladder and using an airline. The line became tangled around his feet and caused the ladder to shift. The employee lost his balance and fell to the ground below, resulting in fractures to both ankles.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2021, a worker at Argos USA LLC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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