Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA
| Employer | Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc. | Report ID | 2022098585 |
| Address | 725 Carter Ave | City, State ZIP | BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA 31516 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) and arms(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.31000, -82.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell backward off the back of a flatbed trailer, landing on the pavement about 5 feet below and suffering a broken elbow and humerus.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2022, a worker at Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc. in BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the elbow(s) and arms(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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