Star Granite Co., Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — ELBERTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Star Granite Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2023065778 |
| Address | 1002 Hartwell Highway | City, State ZIP | ELBERTON, GEORGIA 30635 |
| Event Date | June 29, 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 | Stone, marble, granite slabs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327991 | Inspection # | 1692392 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.12000, -82.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A piece of granite leaning against a wall fell on an employee, fracturing his left leg.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2023, a worker at Star Granite Co., Inc. in ELBERTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with stone, marble, granite slabs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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