American Glass and Mirror Company of Valdosta, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — VALDOSTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at American Glass and Mirror Company of Valdosta, Inc. in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
Employer American Glass and Mirror Company of Valdosta, Inc. Report ID 2021021268
Address 215 Savannah Avenue City, State ZIP VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31601
Event Date February 11, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Pelvis
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Mud
Industry (NAICS) 238150 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.82000, -83.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a ladder, helping install a mirror. The employee fell off the steps of the ladder, landing about 6 feet below and suffering a broken pelvis.

Incident Summary

On February 11, 2021, a worker at American Glass and Mirror Company of Valdosta, Inc. in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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