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GEORGIA POWER

Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GEORGIA POWER in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer GEORGIA POWER Report ID 2016021758
Address 241 Ralph McGill Road City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30308
Event Date February 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 221122 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.76000, -84.37000

Incident Narrative

An employee was struck on the back by a large metal pole, cracking two ribs.

Incident Summary

On February 27, 2016, a worker at GEORGIA POWER in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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