SIMS BARK CO. OF GEORGIA, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — WOODBURY, GEORGIA
| Employer | SIMS BARK CO. OF GEORGIA, LLC | Report ID | 2017021358 |
| Address | 821 OLD WOODBURY HWY | City, State ZIP | WOODBURY, GEORGIA 30293 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 | Inspection # | 1211505 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -84.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a saw cab platform when the saw blade broke, flew in the air, and struck/lacerated the employee on the right side of the face, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2017, a worker at SIMS BARK CO. OF GEORGIA, LLC in WOODBURY, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with saw blades-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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