Coral Industries, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Coral Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2015063843 |
| Address | 3010 Rice Mine Rd Ne | City, State ZIP | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA 35406 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327215 | Inspection # | 1073438 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.24000, -87.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was pushing a cart with glass in it. The employee turned the cart and was about to hit a fan that was mounted to a pole. Other employees yelled for him to look out. The yelling startled the employee and he bent forward cutting his right bicep in the process. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2015, a worker at Coral Industries, Inc. in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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