Oxford Properties
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Oxford Properties | Report ID | 2022087235 |
| Address | Park on Club, 3355 Club Dr | City, State ZIP | LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30044 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.94000, -84.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A falling 4-by-1 piece of wood struck an employee's left forearm as he was trying to protect his face from it. He suffered a bruise on the forearm and a broken nose.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2022, a worker at Oxford Properties in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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