Blue Bird Body Co.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Bruises, contusions — FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA
| Employer | Blue Bird Body Co. | Report ID | 2017098451 |
| Address | 402 Blue Bird Blvd. | City, State ZIP | FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA 31030 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.56000, -83.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a die machine when the die fell out of the machine and struck the employee's knee, causing bruising and swelling.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2017, a worker at Blue Bird Body Co. in FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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