THERMAL CERAMICS, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | THERMAL CERAMICS, INC. | Report ID | 2015053143 |
| Address | 2102 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.43000, -81.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out a needle board. The new one he was putting in fell and scratched his hand. An infection developed and the employee was later admitted to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2015, a worker at THERMAL CERAMICS, INC. in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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