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Georgia Pacific LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CROSSETT, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Georgia Pacific LLC in CROSSETT, ARKANSAS
Employer Georgia Pacific LLC Report ID 20161211379
Address 100 Mill Supply Rd City, State ZIP CROSSETT, ARKANSAS 71635
Event Date December 6, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Tires, inner tubes, wheels, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Rail vehicle, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 321219 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.13000, -91.96000

Incident Narrative

An employee was watching a contract employee change out a tire on a vehicle. The tire separated and a portion of the wheel and tire assembly struck the employee that was watching. He suffered a fractured femur and injuries to his mid section, leg, and the middle of his body. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On December 6, 2016, a worker at Georgia Pacific LLC in CROSSETT, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tires, inner tubes, wheels, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 1,165 severe injury reports involving "Struck by dislodged flying object, particle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by dislodged flying object, particle injuries.

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