Vivint, Inc.

Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — PELHAM, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Vivint, Inc. in PELHAM, ALABAMA
Employer Vivint, Inc. Report ID 2024076385
Address 285 Cahaba Valley Parkway North City, State ZIP PELHAM, ALABAMA 35124
Event Date July 15, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries Body Part Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Event Type Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet Source of Injury Loading docks, dock plates
Secondary Source Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561621 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.34000, -86.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to push a dock plate down when it gave way and dropped. He lost his balance and fell to the ground 4 feet below, suffering a concussion and fractures to ribs, his nose, and both arms.

Incident Summary

On July 15, 2024, a worker at Vivint, Inc. in PELHAM, ALABAMA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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