Southland International Trucks, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Southland International Trucks, Inc. | Report ID | 2016053849 |
| Address | 1000 2nd Avenue South | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35233 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sandblasters-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811121 | Inspection # | 1149034 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.50000, -86.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 5/6/2016, an employee was sandblasting in the body shop. The sandblasting wand slipped and contacted the employee's left forearm causing a laceration. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2016, a worker at Southland International Trucks, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with sandblasters-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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