Meriwether Site Solutions
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — KENNESAW, GEORGIA
| Employer | Meriwether Site Solutions | Report ID | 2023076633 |
| Address | 2652 South Main Street | City, State ZIP | KENNESAW, GEORGIA 30144 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.01000, -84.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a silt fence from a property when they were struck by the bucket of an excavator. The employee was knocked to the ground and sustained a concussion and compression fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2023, a worker at Meriwether Site Solutions in KENNESAW, GEORGIA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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