COVINGTON, GEORGIA—
GEORGIA PLATING, INC.
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at GEORGIA PLATING, INC., 16100 GEORGIA PEACH AVENUE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
After checking material that was loaded in a tractor trailer, an employee was stepping off the truck when it pulled out. She slipped off the truck and fell 4 feet, breaking her left leg above the ankle.
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