The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc.

Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Whiplash — MACON, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc. in MACON, GEORGIA
Employer The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc. Report ID 20241211861
Address 777 Hemlock Street City, State ZIP MACON, GEORGIA 31201
Event Date December 25, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Whiplash Body Part Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck
Event Type Collision with stationary object, nonroadway Source of Injury Ambulance
Secondary Source Parking blocks or barriers
Industry (NAICS) 621111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.83000, -83.63000

Incident Narrative

An ambulance was reversing in the parking lot and struck the concrete parking stop. The injured employee was sitting in the passenger seat and sustained whiplash due to the abrupt stop.

Incident Summary

On December 25, 2024, a worker at The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc. in MACON, GEORGIA suffered whiplash to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with ambulance identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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