Dongwon Autopart Technology Georgia, LLC

Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dongwon Autopart Technology Georgia, LLC in HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Dongwon Autopart Technology Georgia, LLC Report ID 2016065058
Address 475 MERIWETHER PARK DRIVE City, State ZIP HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA 30220
Event Date June 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), except finger(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Vehicle passenger doors
Secondary Source Product assembly machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336211 Inspection # 1156350
GPS Coordinates 33.19000, -84.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was changing weld tips on a machine when the used weld tip fell. As the employee was trying to retrieve the used weld tip, the machine cycled and placed a door frame on the tip stand. The door cut the employee's left hand between the thumb and index finger.

Incident Summary

On June 8, 2016, a worker at Dongwon Autopart Technology Georgia, LLC in HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle passenger doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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