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GEORGIA POWER

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CLARKSTON, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GEORGIA POWER in CLARKSTON, GEORGIA
Employer GEORGIA POWER Report ID 2018066443
Address 4159 Church St. City, State ZIP CLARKSTON, GEORGIA 30021
Event Date June 28, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Limbs, branches-unattached
Secondary Source Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 221122 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.81000, -84.23000

Incident Narrative

On 6/27/2018, at approximately 4:30 a.m., an employee was cutting a tree off a power line when a limb popped back and struck his side. He suffered fractured ribs and a chest contusion, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On June 28, 2018, a worker at GEORGIA POWER in CLARKSTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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