INFRA-METALS CO.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | INFRA-METALS CO. | Report ID | 2024065210 |
| Address | 1561 Pine St NW | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30318 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Bundles, bales | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.79000, -84.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting bands off a bundle of steel tubing. When he cut the final band, one of the tubes fell over, hit his leg, and landed on his foot causing a fracture.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2024, a worker at INFRA-METALS CO. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with pipes, tubes metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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