ECKARDT ELECTRIC CO.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA
| Employer | ECKARDT ELECTRIC CO. | Report ID | 2015118424 |
| Address | 3467 PIERCE DRIVE | City, State ZIP | CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA 30341 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.89000, -84.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing near a coworker who was picking up a metal rod that was about 10 feet long. The employee was struck on the forehead by the end of the metal rod. He sustained a large bump on his forehead and later experienced vomiting, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2015, a worker at ECKARDT ELECTRIC CO. in CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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