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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2018099473 · 9/13/2018 · Barr Mechanical Piping & Welding, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
Source
Ladders-fixed
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Barr Mechanical Piping & Welding, Inc.
Location
3107 Peachtree Street, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30305
NAICS
423720
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was climbing down a 10-foot jobsite wooden ladder from floor 8 to floor 6 1/2. The employee slipped and fell 10-12 feet, striking against the brick wall with his head and body and landing on his right leg. His right femur was broken.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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