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GEORGIA PACIFIC, LLC

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GEORGIA PACIFIC, LLC in CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO
Employer GEORGIA PACIFIC, LLC Report ID 2017087488
Address 2850 OWENS ROAD City, State ZIP CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO 43113
Event Date August 6, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 322211 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.55000, -82.94000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were lifting an impression roll with a hydraulic lift cart when the roll fell off the cart and struck one of the employee's in the right leg. The employee's leg broke in the shin area and required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On August 6, 2017, a worker at GEORGIA PACIFIC, LLC in CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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