Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC., 11 Lee Road, CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA 30125
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Head unspecified.
Final narrative
On March 19, 2024, a delivery driver was ground-dropping material when some of the material leaned forward, causing him to hit his head on a forklift cage. He suffered a head laceration.
Hospitalized Head unspecified Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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