HAMPTON, GEORGIA—
ATLAS ROOFING CORPORATION
Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
Final narrative
The employee was going to address a mechanical or electrical problem that occurred and caused some shingles to fall onto the floor. The employee went to pick up the shingles on the floor and when he stood up, he struck his head on the conveyor resulting in neck and back injuries.
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