FPL Food, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | FPL Food, LLC | Report ID | 2018021296 |
| Address | 1301 New Savannah Road | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30919 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -81.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking by a blood canister when the canister filter fell and struck the employee's right leg lacerating it below the knee.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2018, a worker at FPL Food, LLC in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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