DALTON TRUCK INC.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Fractures — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | DALTON TRUCK INC. | Report ID | 2022053836 |
| Address | 1814 South Hamilton Street | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30720 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.74000, -84.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing bushings on a truck cab. The cab fell on his left arm, breaking the forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2022, a worker at DALTON TRUCK INC. in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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