Pearl River Lumber Company
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — GEORGETOWN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Pearl River Lumber Company | Report ID | 2017043784 |
| Address | 46137 Highway 28 East | City, State ZIP | GEORGETOWN, MISSISSIPPI 39078 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1231738 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.87000, -90.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a board edger when he sustained a laceration to his left forearm and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2017, a worker at Pearl River Lumber Company in GEORGETOWN, MISSISSIPPI suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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