Active Pest Control South Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Active Pest Control South Inc. | Report ID | 2017088197 |
| Address | 910 Hwy 54 E | City, State ZIP | FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -84.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck on the head by a falling metal cabinet, suffering a concussion.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2017, a worker at Active Pest Control South Inc. in FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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