Eastern Glass and Aluminum
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Eastern Glass and Aluminum | Report ID | 2024043116 |
| Address | 5471 Thomaston Rd | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31220 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -83.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder taking measurements for a gutter replacement project. The ladder slipped and the employee fell 8 or 9 feet striking his face. The employee suffered a fractured bone in his face and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2024, a worker at Eastern Glass and Aluminum in MACON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 178 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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