Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, 14117 Industrial Park Blvd NE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was delivering glass to a shop. The glass started to fall off the side of the truck. There was a bystander that could have been injured by the falling glass. The employee pushed the bystander to prevent her from being injured and the glass fell on him cutting his head and foot.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Glass building materials
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