SOUTHERN STATES
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — HAMPTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | SOUTHERN STATES | Report ID | 2017109939 |
| Address | 30 GEORGIA AVENUE | City, State ZIP | HAMPTON, GEORGIA 30228 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335313 | Inspection # | 1272548 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.38000, -84.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a miter saw when it lacerated the employee's left wrist, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2017, a worker at SOUTHERN STATES in HAMPTON, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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