Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UFP Union City LLC, 5200 Highway 138, UNION CITY, GEORGIA 30291
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
On February 4, 2022, at 1:15 p.m., an employee was strapping material when she placed a banding tool above her head on top of a bundle of lumber. When the employee was bending over, the banding tool fell and struck her in the head, resulting in a head injury.
HospitalizedBrainHandtools-power not determined, n.e.c.
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