Atlanta Winsupply
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — JACKSON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Atlanta Winsupply | Report ID | 2023065638 |
| Address | 4040 Logistics Pkwy | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, GEORGIA 30233 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Delivery truck or van | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.31000, -83.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was watching a customer remove fire protection piping from a delivery truck when the piping shifted, fell, and struck the employee, resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2023, a worker at Atlanta Winsupply in JACKSON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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