Ajin USA
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CUSSETA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Ajin USA | Report ID | 20211210398 |
| Address | 1500 CR 177 | City, State ZIP | CUSSETA, ALABAMA 36852 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336370 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -85.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting automotive parts and stacking them onto a pallet when the pallet and parts fell onto the employee's left leg, resulting in a broken lower leg.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2021, a worker at Ajin USA in CUSSETA, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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