Dyke Industries, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — NORCROSS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Dyke Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 20190910072 |
| Address | 6600 Best Friend Road | City, State ZIP | NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ear(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321918 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.91000, -84.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Doors fell over an employee while being unstrapped. The employee suffered lacerations to an ear.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2019, a worker at Dyke Industries, Inc. in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the ear(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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