WATERFORD HOMES, INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ACWORTH, GEORGIA
| Employer | WATERFORD HOMES, INC. | Report ID | 2023010519 |
| Address | 2960 Dansby Run, Becketts Walk Subdivision | City, State ZIP | ACWORTH, GEORGIA 30101 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236117 | Inspection # | 1645500 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.02000, -84.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 17, 2023, an employee was investigating a staircase that did not fit properly. He descended down the staircase that was temporarily installed and it fell approximately 8 feet. He landed on his feet and sustained a foot fracture and compression fracture of a vertebra.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2023, a worker at WATERFORD HOMES, INC. in ACWORTH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 97 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet injuries.
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