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Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in NORCROSS, GEORGIA
Employer Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Report ID 2023109651
Address 2775 Simpson Circle City, State ZIP NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071
Event Date October 19, 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 Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 326199 Inspection # 1709331
GPS Coordinates 33.96000, -84.17000

Incident Narrative

On October 19, 2023, an employee was helping to remove a broken pallet from the forks of a forklift. A fork fell off the carriage and struck the employee's leg, resulting in a fractured leg that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 19, 2023, a worker at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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