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Keller North America, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Keller North America, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer Keller North America, Inc. Report ID 2023032175
Address I-285 and SR-400 overpass City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339
Event Date March 9, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s) and elbow(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Cranes, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.94000, -84.54000

Incident Narrative

A crew was using a crane to assemble another crane when an employee tripped over an incline and lost his balance. The employee fell 6-7 feet from the decking to the asphalt surface below, resulting in fractures of the right arm above the elbow and left wrist. The employee also experienced swelling to the top of the left foot.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2023, a worker at Keller North America, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s) and elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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