JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — TEMPLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC | Report ID | 2023032762 |
| Address | 134 Janus International Blvd. | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, GEORGIA 30179 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.71000, -85.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 28, 2023, an employee was moving C-studs (16-gauge metal studs about 8 feet in length) using a forklift. When the employee cut the packing tape, he was struck by a falling C-stud, which pushed him to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured right hip and femur.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2023, a worker at JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC in TEMPLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with structural metal materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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