Yes, it is almost like the game doesn't know how to read objects correctly when they are being thrown. I have also thrown objects off buildings to find them stuck in mid air(possible invisible wall?) Still, I get the same animation that feels like the throw is being glitched every time.

I have another friend who was having this issue every time he would join our server. This only started happening after the last couple mini updates for the experimental.

This seems to happen at random (couldn't reproduce at the time) locations across the map, so there is a good chance that he did not get shot. I broke a leg that way while picking up a handkerchief inside a building.

I have an issue I am pretty sure runs along the same lines of yours (though I could be very mistaken).

Agreed, as well as that players who are knocked out (with a fist or something) should wake up after a bit (how long depending on health), though obviously if you become unconscious from starving/thirst then you should not.