VTI of Georgia
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — ROME, GEORGIA
| Employer | VTI of Georgia | Report ID | 20161111156 |
| Address | 1351 Redmond Circle | City, State ZIP | ROME, GEORGIA 30165 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Counters, counter tops |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | 1196122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.28000, -85.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by falling countertops that fell from an unevenly stacked pile that became unstable. The employee suffered a broken lower leg.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2016, a worker at VTI of Georgia in ROME, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with counters, counter tops identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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