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Georgia Pacific Building Products

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Georgia Pacific Building Products in MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA
Employer Georgia Pacific Building Products Report ID 2015010773
Address 2830 Hornady Dr City, State ZIP MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA 36460
Event Date January 24, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Industry (NAICS) 321211 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.51000, -87.29000

Incident Narrative

Employee working around particle board broke his right ankle and left foot when product fell back and struck him. Employee required overnight hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On January 24, 2015, a worker at Georgia Pacific Building Products in MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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