Diversitech, LLC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — CONYERS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Diversitech, LLC. | Report ID | 2021108579 |
| Address | 1665 Dogwood Dr. SW | City, State ZIP | CONYERS, GEORGIA 30012 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.67000, -84.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a wire rope on a plastic bale. The bale uncompressed and fell over onto the employee's left leg and ankle. The employee suffered a broken tibia and a left ankle dislocation.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2021, a worker at Diversitech, LLC. in CONYERS, GEORGIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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