Macon Signs, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Dislocation of joints — HAWKINSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Macon Signs, INC. | Report ID | 2023010734 |
| Address | 10 Cochran Hwy | City, State ZIP | HAWKINSVILLE, GEORGIA 31036 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.28000, -83.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was above a ceiling, walking on the rafters in the attic to bolt the sign to an exterior wall. He fell between the rafters, through the drop tile, and onto the concrete floor, suffering a separated pelvis.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2023, a worker at Macon Signs, INC. in HAWKINSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered dislocation of joints to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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