ROME, GEORGIA—
VTI of Georgia
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at VTI of Georgia, 1351 Redmond Circle, ROME, GEORGIA 30165 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was struck by falling countertops that fell from an unevenly stacked pile that became unstable. The employee suffered a broken lower leg.
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