EVANS, GEORGIA—
J H Cleveland Construction Company
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at J H Cleveland Construction Company, 788 Industrial Park Dr, EVANS, GEORGIA 30809 on — Fractures , affecting the Trunk and other upper extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was on a ladder repairing a roll-up garage door when they fell 10-15 feet. The employee was hospitalized with fractures to their ribs and arm.
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