Express Employment Personnel
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — GRIFFIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Express Employment Personnel | Report ID | 2015085720 |
| Address | Welsh | City, State ZIP | GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 30224 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Secondary Source | Tow truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.21000, -84.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A tow truck hook broke off the tow truck and struck a passing employee on the side breaking ribs and bruising the shoulder.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2015, a worker at Express Employment Personnel in GRIFFIN, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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