Transcontinental Security Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — GRAND BAY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Transcontinental Security Inc. | Report ID | 2023032781 |
| Address | 11652A N. Wheatcroft Rd. | City, State ZIP | GRAND BAY, ALABAMA 36541 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561621 | Inspection # | 1661245 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.44000, -88.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running wires through a facility from the attic when they misstepped and fell through, landing head-first on the concrete 18 feet below. The employee was hospitalized for skull and teeth fractures as well as a chin laceration.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2023, a worker at Transcontinental Security Inc. in GRAND BAY, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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