Southeastern Site Development, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Southeastern Site Development, Inc. | Report ID | 2016053991 |
| Address | 40 Allatoona Dam Road | City, State ZIP | CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Excavating machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.14000, -84.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove the teeth from the bucket of an excavator when a piece of metal flew off, striking the employee in the neck. The employee suffered internal bleeding and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2016, a worker at Southeastern Site Development, Inc. in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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