Bid Group Technologies US Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Bid Group Technologies US Inc | Report ID | 2019022119 |
| Address | 930 Molly Pond Road | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Rails-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Tables, worktables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -81.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were building the tracks for the kiln. A rail section weighing approximately 900 lbs. fell off the support table onto the employee's right leg breaking his femur.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2019, a worker at Bid Group Technologies US Inc in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with rails-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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