Mulherin Lumber Company CO
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Mulherin Lumber Company CO | Report ID | 2018032635 |
| Address | 1913 GORDON HWY | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 | Inspection # | 1303682 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -82.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was removing a metal plate off a truss when a piece of metal flew into his eye, causing a serious injury.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2018, a worker at Mulherin Lumber Company CO in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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