Arrow Exterminators Customer
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — ELLIJAY, GEORGIA
| Employer | Arrow Exterminators Customer | Report ID | 2024087903 |
| Address | 445 Riveredge Lane | City, State ZIP | ELLIJAY, GEORGIA 30540 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.66000, -84.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking a customer's rental cabin for yellow jackets. He opened an upper window and went onto the roof. While on the roof, he slipped and fell approximately 20 feet to the ground below. He sustained a kidney lesion, a concussion, and cracked L1 and L4 vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2024, a worker at Arrow Exterminators Customer in ELLIJAY, GEORGIA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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