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Dislocation of joints

1 hospitalization · 2019043957 · 4/17/2019 · AT and T

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Elbow(s)
Nature of injury
Dislocation of joints

Cause

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

Employer

Name
AT and T
Location
1034 West College, DECATUR, GEORGIA, 30030
NAICS
484110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

As part of training, an employee climbed a ladder and attached a safety strap to the stand. While leaning back into the positioning belt, the employee fell feet first through the belt to the ground 12 feet below. The employee sustained a dislocated elbow and back pain.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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