Mobis Alabama, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Concussions — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | Mobis Alabama, LLC | Report ID | 2017076901 |
| Address | 7001 Kia Pkwy | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -85.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck on the head by a hoist hook that came loose, suffering a concussion.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2017, a worker at Mobis Alabama, LLC in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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