# Sprains at The Terminix International Company
> OSHA SIR `2016109343` · 10/4/2016 · EAST POINT, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lumbar region
- **Nature of injury:** Sprains
## Cause
- **Event:** Other jump to lower level 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Porches, balconies, decks, patios
## Employer
- **Name:** The Terminix International Company
- **Location:** Garden Court Apartments, EAST POINT, GEORGIA, 30344
- **NAICS:** 561710
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee jumped off the 2nd floor balcony to avoid being bitten by a dog and was injured. The employee jammed the left thumb and sprained their lower back upon impact with the ground.

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