Metro Waterproofing, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — NORCROSS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Metro Waterproofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2022054082 |
| Address | 4258 Communications Drive | City, State ZIP | NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30093 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.93000, -84.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was utilizing an extension ladder to reach the work area. The employee fell 20 feet from the ladder to the ground below resulting in hospitalization with injuries to the back and ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2022, a worker at Metro Waterproofing, Inc. in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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