Archer Western - Snell JV
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — DECATUR, GEORGIA
| Employer | Archer Western - Snell JV | Report ID | 2024021035 |
| Address | GDOT I-285|I-20 East Interchange 5240 Panola Industrial Blvd, Suite G | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, GEORGIA 30035 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.70000, -84.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing straps from a load on a flatbed trailer. The employee slipped and fell to the ground about 4 feet below, resulting in a head laceration, right wrist fracture, and sternum fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2024, a worker at Archer Western - Snell JV in DECATUR, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with vehicle trailers, trailing units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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