# Dislocation of joints at AT and T
> OSHA SIR `2019043957` · 4/17/2019 · DECATUR, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*