Metro Waterproofing, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — SCOTTDALE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Metro Waterproofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054480 |
| Address | 2935 Alcove Drive | City, State ZIP | SCOTTDALE, GEORGIA 30079 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.79000, -84.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unhitching a trailer and was putting it on a block when the trailer rolled off. The jack stand came off the block and landed on the employee's right foot, amputating his right big toe.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2017, a worker at Metro Waterproofing, Inc. in SCOTTDALE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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