Service Electric Company
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — FORSYTH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Service Electric Company | Report ID | 2016087687 |
| Address | 681 Freeman Rd | City, State ZIP | FORSYTH, GEORGIA 31029 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.05000, -83.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was positioned at the base of the pole, aligning it into the correct position. As the employee was stepping forward, a chain hoist fell from an overhead bucket truck/personnel lift, striking the employee on the hard hat. He suffered a fractured C1 vertebra and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2016, a worker at Service Electric Company in FORSYTH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with hoisting accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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