COMER, GEORGIA—
Georgia Power
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Georgia Power, 110 Brickyard Road, COMER, GEORGIA 30629 on — Fractures , affecting the Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee's right hand was broken after being struck by an excavator that was being moved.
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