M & M INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE, INC.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. - Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified - BAXLEY, Georgia
| Employer | M & M INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE, INC. |
| Address | 248 Sweetwater Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | BAXLEY, Georgia 31513 |
| Report ID | 2024032385 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Hard hat, helmet |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.75000, -82.35000 |
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Incident Narrative
The injured employee was standing on the ground observing and acting as a fire watch while two other employees were working to remove a channel from the top of a wood pellet bin. The employees removed both nuts and one bolt (leaving one bolt in place) on the left side, then went to the right side and repeated the process. This was in preparation for the crew to attach a chain and choker to hoist the channel off the bin. Prior to attaching the chain and choker, the pressure or weight of the channel caused the bolts to shear and the channel to fall to the ground striking the injured employee on the back of his hardhat. The injured employee fell to the ground, resulting in injury to their shoulder and ankle as well as a laceration on the back of the head.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2024, a worker at M & M INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE, INC. in BAXLEY, Georgia suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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