U.S. Postal Service
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Concussions — BUFORD, GEORGIA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2025032312 |
| Address | 6760 Maple Avenue | City, State ZIP | BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Packages, parcels |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors belt, slot, chain | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.15000, -83.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on the side of a belt when the belt jammed. While it was being unjammed, a 24-pound package fell from it and struck the employee's head. The employee suffered a head contusion, a concussion, and pain (in the head and neck) and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2025, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BUFORD, GEORGIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with packages, parcels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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