Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation, 3000 Cobb International Blvd. NW, KENNESAW, GEORGIA 30152
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was walking downstairs when he lost his footing on the last step. He fell into the guardrail, suffering two fractured ribs and a kidney laceration.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps, unspecified
More severe injuries at Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation
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On October 6, 2023, an employee was operating a powered industrial truck (PIT) when they were pinned between the PIT and a beam. The employee sustained fractures to a hip and leg, and a contusion.
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The injured employee was on the floor transferring boxes from one pallet located on
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