Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc. in 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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