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Infra-Metals Co.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Infra-Metals Co. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer Infra-Metals Co. Report ID 2017043213
Address 1635 Marietta Rd. City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30318
Event Date April 10, 2017 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Foot (feet), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Beams-unattached metal
Industry (NAICS) 423510 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.79000, -84.44000

Incident Narrative

A steel beam fell on an employee's leg, resulting in amputation of the left foot.

Incident Summary

On April 10, 2017, a worker at Infra-Metals Co. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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