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Magna-Decostar

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CARROLLTON, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Magna-Decostar in CARROLLTON, GEORGIA
Employer Magna-Decostar Report ID 20201010126
Address 1 Decoma Drive City, State ZIP CARROLLTON, GEORGIA 30117
Event Date October 24, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Conveyors-powered, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 336399 Inspection # 1501658
GPS Coordinates 33.60000, -85.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a moving conveyor in order to replace screws in the overheard carrier system. In the process of walking backward, he tripped on a carrier motor box and his right foot got caught in the nip point of the conveyor system. The employee sustained a broken tibia and fibula.

Incident Summary

On October 24, 2020, a worker at Magna-Decostar in CARROLLTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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