Ready Mix USA
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ready Mix USA | Report ID | 2020054118 |
| Address | 564 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30313 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Cement truck, concrete mixer truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.77000, -84.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing behind a concrete pump truck when the piping system failed and swung into the employee's legs. The employee suffered a broken femur.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2020, a worker at Ready Mix USA in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with cement truck, concrete mixer truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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