Georgia Power Company
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SMYRNA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Georgia Power Company | Report ID | 20231110561 |
| Address | 500 Lake Ridge Dr | City, State ZIP | SMYRNA, GEORGIA 30082 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.82000, -84.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 15, 2023, an employee was entering the cab of a bucket truck on the drivers side when they fell backward to the ground. The employee sustained a broken arm and leg.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2023, a worker at Georgia Power Company in SMYRNA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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