Western Wallboard Systems, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — GARDEN CITY, IDAHO
| Employer | Western Wallboard Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2023076328 |
| Address | 6151 N Fountain Ln. | City, State ZIP | GARDEN CITY, IDAHO 83714 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Secondary Source | Handrails, banisters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.66000, -116.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying trash from the trash room on the second story of a building. As he was moving a bag of trash out of his way, the employee lost his balance and went to catch himself on the guardrail. The guardrail gave way and the employee fell out of the window to the ground below, sustaining two broken ankles.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2023, a worker at Western Wallboard Systems, Inc. in GARDEN CITY, IDAHO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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