DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-01-07AcworthGaTrans Papa Logistics, Inc.Hip(s)Other fall to lower level
An employee fell off a truck while exiting it. The employee landed on the ground and suffered hip strain and pelvic pain.
2020-09-21AcworthGaBentwater Golf Club Men's Golf Association, Inc.Arm(s)Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
On September 21, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., an employee was driving a golf cart on the golf course when he lost control of the vehicle, jumped from the golf cart, and impacted the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured right arm.
2020-05-11AcworthGeorgiaCoregisticsLeg(s)Struck by shifting load during transport, nonroadway
An employee was driving a forklift when a bale of dry waste fell onto his leg, causing a compound fracture.
2020-02-17AcworthGeorgiaSOUTHEAST CONNECTIONS, LLC.Leg(s)Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
An employee was operating a walk-behind gasoline-powered tamper, trying to repair a low section of asphalt. While the employee was tampering the temporary asphalt, the fuel line connection broke from the fuel tank at the rubber grommet, discharging gasoline on his pants, which then ignited. He suffered second degree burns to both legs.
2019-06-05AcworthGeorgiaGardner Metal Systems INC Finger(s), fingernail(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee was notching materials on a vertical band saw and partially amputated his right index finger.
2018-08-13AcworthGeorgiaOldcastle InfrastructureFingertip(s)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
An employee was attempting to deposit concrete mix into a cement mixer when the dispensary gate came down onto his right-hand fingers, catching and amputating his middle fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time of the incident.
2018-07-05AcworthGeorgiaBALDWIN PAVING COMPANY, INCLeg(s)Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area
An employee was helping a skid steer operator. The skid steer struck the employee, who suffered a broken right leg. The employee was hospitalized.
2018-06-27AcworthGeorgiaInalfa Roof Systems, Inc. Hand(s)Contact with hot objects or substances
An employee was working at a press when a slider pulled his left hand into the press. He suffered second and third degree burns.
2018-02-03AcworthGeorgiaTrussway Manufacturing, LLC.Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersCaught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was loading wood into a saw when he was pinched between the arm of the live deck that loads the lumber and the saw transport, rupturing his lower intestine.
2017-08-15AcworthGeorgia Chief Container Co., Inc.NonclassifiableIngestion of harmful substance
An employee ingested Dimethyl Ethyl Amine and Rhodolian 675 (defoamer) after drinking from a cup that he believed contained soda.
2017-07-25AcworthGeorgiaU.S. Postal Service Ankle(s)Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area
An employee was struck by a customer's car while walking down the customer's driveway, fracturing her right ankle.
2017-01-15AcworthGeorgiaPublix Foot (feet) and ankle(s)Contact with hot objects or substances
An employee was using a step ladder to clean a vent hood over the chicken fryer. He lost his balance and stepped onto the fryer removing the fryer lid. His right foot went into the hot oil resulting in burns to his foot and ankle.
2016-06-24AcworthGeorgiaCobb International FabricatorsFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee sustained a right index finger amputation while cleaning a machine. The machine was not locked/tagged out at the time.
2016-01-18AcworthGeorgiaUnited Builder, LLCPelvisStruck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
An employee was moving a cart full of materials. The cart fell over onto the employee and fractured the left pelvis.
2015-11-10AcworthGeorgiaIngles MarketsFoot(feet) and leg(s)Fall on same level due to slipping
An employee was transporting a pot of hot water from the stove to a sink when she slipped and fell. She suffered burns to both feet and legs.