GB&S Services, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA
| Employer | GB&S Services, LLC | Report ID | 2022021244 |
| Address | SR 400, Chattahoochee River | City, State ZIP | SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA 30328 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Trees, logs, limbs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.00000, -84.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 9, 2022, an employee was standing behind a tree while it was being cleared out by a skid steer. The employee was struck by a snapping tree and their left leg was broken in two places.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2022, a worker at GB&S Services, LLC in SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with trees, logs, limbs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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