Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211272 |
| Address | 1601 Spring Creek Road | City, State ZIP | BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA 39817 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.89000, -84.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder to adjust a faulty valve. As the employee descended the ladder, they fell from the third or fourth rung to the floor, resulting in a fractured spine and an abrasion to the back of their head.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2023, a worker at Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. in BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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