ANDREW ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SMYRNA, GEORGIA
| Employer | ANDREW ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. | Report ID | 20171111365 |
| Address | United Distributors Office Project, 5400 United Dr. SE | City, State ZIP | SMYRNA, GEORGIA 30082 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.83000, -84.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 30, 2017, an employee was laying down a single person lift to move through a doorway when he lost his grip. The lift fell on and broke his leg.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2017, a worker at ANDREW ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. in SMYRNA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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