ABB
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA
| Employer | ABB | Report ID | 2023054756 |
| Address | 4349 Avery Drive | City, State ZIP | FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA 30542 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Electric parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.20000, -83.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a cart to transport a 400 frame motor armature weighing 450 pounds. While moving the armature on the cart, the wheel struck an anti-fatigue mat, causing the cart to tip backward. The armature fell and pinched the employee's right big toe between it and the floor. The employee's right big toe was lacerated and required stitches and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2023, a worker at ABB in FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with electric parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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