Rack N Motion SA
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — BRUNDIDGE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Rack N Motion SA | Report ID | 2016098956 |
| Address | 1005 Sarah G. Lott, Walmart Distro Center | City, State ZIP | BRUNDIDGE, ALABAMA 36010 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Bands |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337127 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.68000, -85.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While installing and uninstalling metal racks, an employee was injured by a metal band that snapped and struck him in the eye, puncturing his right pupil. Eye protection was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2016, a worker at Rack N Motion SA in BRUNDIDGE, ALABAMA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with bands identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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