AT&T
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Fractures — FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | AT&T | Report ID | 2021021010 |
| Address | 1331 N. HWY 92, Forrest Ave. and Hill Rd | City, State ZIP | FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.51000, -84.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a signal at the cross box, approximately 20-30 feet from the highway when a tire came off of a vehicle that was traveling on the highway and struck the employee. The employee sustained a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2021, a worker at AT&T in FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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