Universal Steel of Atlanta
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — GREENSBORO, GEORGIA
| Employer | Universal Steel of Atlanta | Report ID | 20231110258 |
| Address | 1028 Richland Connector | City, State ZIP | GREENSBORO, GEORGIA 30642 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1710118 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -83.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 6, 2023, an employee was installing a gutter system on a commercial building when they fell from a ladder to the ground below, resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2023, a worker at Universal Steel of Atlanta in GREENSBORO, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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