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Meridian Brick, LLC

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Meridian Brick, LLC in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Employer Meridian Brick, LLC Report ID 2022087736
Address 1630 Arthern Road City, State ZIP AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901
Event Date August 31, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 327331 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.45000, -81.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over an unplugged phone cord, fell to the floor, and suffered a broken hip.

Incident Summary

On August 31, 2022, a worker at Meridian Brick, LLC in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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