Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc. in DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc. Report ID 2023053963
Address 7982 Huey Rd. City, State ZIP DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA 30134
Event Date May 3, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Catwalks
Industry (NAICS) 324122 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.76000, -84.73000

Incident Narrative

On May 4, 2023, an employee was cutting a catwalk platform with a torch. When the pressure released, the platform fell back toward the employee and knocked him off his feet. The platform then landed on his leg, resulting in a fracture.

Incident Summary

On May 3, 2023, a worker at Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc. in DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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