Altantic Pole-Georgia, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — VIDALIA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Altantic Pole-Georgia, LLC | Report ID | 2015030994 |
| Address | 704 Altantic Avenue | City, State ZIP | VIDALIA, GEORGIA 30474 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.21000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was cutting the butt end of a utility pole with a chainsaw . The chainsaw made contact with the employee's foot, which was near the point of operation, resulting in severe laceration and broken bones.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2015, a worker at Altantic Pole-Georgia, LLC in VIDALIA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with chainsaws-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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