DEX Industries, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Crushing injuries — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | DEX Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2020043858 |
| Address | 800 Wharton Dr SW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Building materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.75000, -84.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working near a cart with a concrete stair tread on it. The cart tipped over and the stair tread fell, slid down the employee's leg, and landed on his left foot. His little toe was crushed.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2020, a worker at DEX Industries, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered crushing injuries to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with building materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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