Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Graphic Packaging International, LLC | Report ID | 2018021663 |
| Address | 4278 Mike Padgett Hwy | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Rope, twine, string |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.32000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were replacing a damaged fabric felt on the paper machine. As the felt was being pulled into position using a new piece of threading rope, the rope broke, wrapped around both of the employee's knees, and the end of the rope struck the back of his right leg causing a deep laceration.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2018, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with rope, twine, string identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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