GEORGIA PLATING, INC.
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — COVINGTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | GEORGIA PLATING, INC. | Report ID | 2018088648 |
| Address | 16100 GEORGIA PEACH AVENUE | City, State ZIP | COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332813 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.63000, -83.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After checking material that was loaded in a tractor trailer, an employee was stepping off the truck when it pulled out. She slipped off the truck and fell 4 feet, breaking her left leg above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2018, a worker at GEORGIA PLATING, INC. in COVINGTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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