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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20181213115 · 12/22/2018 · Engineered Floors

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source
Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Extension ladders

Employer

Name
Engineered Floors
Location
818 J&J Drive, DALTON, GEORGIA, 30721
NAICS
314110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance die mechanic was lowering a 16-foot extension ladder after inspecting a boiler. His foot became lodged between a gas line on the floor and the ladder, and he lost his balance. He suffered broken bones to his left and right legs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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