ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS, INC.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WEST POINT, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS, INC. in WEST POINT, Georgia
Employer ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS, INC.
Address 7777 KIA PKWY
City, State ZIP WEST POINT, Georgia 31833
Report ID 20231211263
Event Date December 10, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Electrical wiring-building
Industry (NAICS) 238210
GPS Coordinates 32.88923, -85.14058

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Incident Narrative

An employee was standing on a 12-foot step ladder when he contacted an electrical conduit that was energized due to a short circuit. The employee was shocked and fell approximately 10 feet to the floor below, resulting in a back injury and rib fractures.

Incident Summary

On December 10, 2023, a worker at ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS, INC. in WEST POINT, Georgia suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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