Georgia Power Company
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Georgia Power Company | Report ID | 2022043451 |
| Address | 5808 Laroashe Ave | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31405 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.00000, -81.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were climbing a pole to make repairs when the pole broke below ground. The two employees fell; both suffered minor concussions and were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2022, a worker at Georgia Power Company in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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