Exterior Solutions of Georgia, LLC

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Exterior Solutions of Georgia, LLC in SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA
Employer Exterior Solutions of Georgia, LLC Report ID 2023021392
Address 224 Magnolia Avenue St. City, State ZIP SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA 31522
Event Date February 13, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Heel(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 31.14000, -81.39000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing the internal trim from a skylight when they lost their footing and fell 8 feet off an A-frame ladder. The employee landed on the floor and sustained a right calcaneus fracture.

Incident Summary

On February 13, 2023, a worker at Exterior Solutions of Georgia, LLC in SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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