Bio-Nomic Services, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA
| Employer | Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054135 |
| Address | Bruce Drive and 8th Street, Manhole in street | City, State ZIP | SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA 31522 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.15000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up hoses and chains for a grout packer that was inserted into piping and a sewer manhole. While he was working in the manhole, the grout packer became stuck. As he reached down to release it, the packer took off down the line and lacerated the web area of his right hand between his index finger and thumb.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2017, a worker at Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. in SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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