Standard Furniture
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Standard Furniture | Report ID | 2016054587 |
| Address | 801 US 31 | City, State ZIP | BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA 36507 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337127 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.87000, -87.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the rollers of the rip saw to unjam a piece of wood. The piece of wood kicked back and hit him on the stomach causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2016, a worker at Standard Furniture in BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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