Lark United Manufacturing, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Lark United Manufacturing, Inc. | Report ID | 2018032122 |
| Address | 1213 South Wheeler Ave., | City, State ZIP | DOUGLAS, GEORGIA 31533 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336214 | Inspection # | 1300388 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.49000, -82.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a trailer hitch when it fell on his right foot, breaking his pinky toe. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2018, a worker at Lark United Manufacturing, Inc. in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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