Ace Electric, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ace Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 20211211187 |
| Address | 620 Stiles Ave. | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31415 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring-building | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.07000, -81.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing light fixtures while standing on an 8-foot step ladder. While stripping a 12 AWG (American wire gauge) conductor, he was shocked, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete floor. The employee sustained a laceration to his forehead; a concussion; and orbital, sinus, and forehead fractures.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2021, a worker at Ace Electric, Inc. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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