FERRELLGAS INC
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — CUMMING, GEORGIA
| Employer | FERRELLGAS INC | Report ID | 2018032674 |
| Address | 3835 Drew Road | City, State ZIP | CUMMING, GEORGIA 30041 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.21000, -84.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rolling a propane cylinder when his left pinky finger was caught on the cylinder and fractured, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2018, a worker at FERRELLGAS INC in CUMMING, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with propane tanks and cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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