Amicus Construction LTD.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Amicus Construction LTD. | Report ID | 2016054794 |
| Address | 707 Park Avenue | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30326 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1153099 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.85000, -84.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by 12 sheetrock panels that tipped over and fell onto and broke his left leg.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2016, a worker at Amicus Construction LTD. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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