M.C. Dixon Lumber Company, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — EUFAULA, ALABAMA
| Employer | M.C. Dixon Lumber Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2018055092 |
| Address | 605 West Washington Street | City, State ZIP | EUFAULA, ALABAMA 36027 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1321267 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.88000, -85.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam on a waste chipper's conveyor using a pry bar. The bar kicked back, striking his face and breaking his jaw. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2018, a worker at M.C. Dixon Lumber Company, Inc. in EUFAULA, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with crowbars identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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