SAC Wireless LLC

Struck by object or equipment, unspecified - Fractures - LULA, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at SAC Wireless LLC in LULA, Georgia
Employer SAC Wireless LLC
Address American Tower Site GA 207782, 6539 West County Line Rd
City, State ZIP LULA, Georgia 30554
Report ID 2021119533
Event Date November 4, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Industry (NAICS) 517312
GPS Coordinates 34.36000, -83.66000

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Incident Narrative

A 3-inch rigid steel pipe was being set under a raised concrete slab. The pipe struck an employee in the upper torso and head. The employee suffered facial fractures and a skull fracture and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 4, 2021, a worker at SAC Wireless LLC in LULA, Georgia suffered fractures to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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