ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS, INC.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS, INC. | Report ID | 20231211263 |
| Address | 7777 KIA PKWY | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -85.12000 | ||
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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