Gatlin Pest Control Co., Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CATAULA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Gatlin Pest Control Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2021032152 |
| Address | 3155 Hwy 27 | City, State ZIP | CATAULA, GEORGIA 31804 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.64000, -84.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a water hose to fill the water tank in the back of his truck. When he finished filling his truck, he handed the hose to another employee and started walking toward the back door of the office. He tripped over the hose and fell to the ground, breaking his left leg in three places.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2021, a worker at Gatlin Pest Control Co., Inc. in CATAULA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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