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S and S Welding LLC

Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at S and S Welding LLC in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer S and S Welding LLC Report ID 2023021784
Address 2076 Memorial Park Dr City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30504
Event Date February 25, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Existing floor opening
Secondary Source Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Industry (NAICS) 332313 Inspection # 1654112
GPS Coordinates 34.26000, -83.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was obtaining measurements on ceiling tiles when their foot slipped through a hole in the floor, causing the employee to slip through the opening. The employee had both feet in the hole and was holding onto the top wall. He lost his grip and fell 14 feet to the scissor lift below him, resulting in rib fractures.

Incident Summary

On February 25, 2023, a worker at S and S Welding LLC in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 237 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet injuries.

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