SA Recycling LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | SA Recycling LLC | Report ID | 2021075656 |
| Address | 2800 Amwiler Rd. | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30360 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1541905 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.92000, -84.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam using a push broom and fell approximately 11 ft. from an open door in the floor. The employee was hospitalized for a broken rib and a broken facial bone.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2021, a worker at SA Recycling LLC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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