Wendover Art Group
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Wendover Art Group | Report ID | 2017076086 |
| Address | 240 West Peachtree Street, 15th Floor, Building #1 | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.76000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hanging a picture when it fell. The glass cover shattered, and a piece of glass lacerated his wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2017, a worker at Wendover Art Group in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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