Sunshine Forming Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Sunshine Forming Inc. | Report ID | 2015096472 |
| Address | Georgia Dome Dr NW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30310 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.75000, -84.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a working surface when plywood fell over and struck his leg, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2015, a worker at Sunshine Forming Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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.
Context
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