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
| Employer | Vivint, Inc. |
| Address | 285 Cahaba Valley Parkway North |
| City, State ZIP | PELHAM, Alabama 35124 |
| Report ID | 2024076385 |
| 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 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.34350, -86.78475 |
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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
OSHA has recorded 53 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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