Formetco Incorporated
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — TENNILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Formetco Incorporated | Report ID | 2025010444 |
| Address | 3085 Tennille Oconne rd | City, State ZIP | TENNILLE, GEORGIA 31089 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | 1798063 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -82.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking past a powered industrial truck as it lifted a catwalk. The lifting straps broke, causing the catwalk to strike the employee's lower left leg and break it.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2025, a worker at Formetco Incorporated in TENNILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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