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W.J. Sapp & Son, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — WAYCROSS, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at W.J. Sapp & Son, Inc. in WAYCROSS, GEORGIA
Employer W.J. Sapp & Son, Inc. Report ID 2019076685
Address 2610 Industrial Blvd. City, State ZIP WAYCROSS, GEORGIA 31503
Event Date July 2, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
Secondary Source Hammers-power not determined
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.24000, -82.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee was joining rail links when a bolt (1" diameter X 6" long) failed to line up. The employee struck the bolt with a hammer and it jumped out, striking the employee's leg. The employee sustained a left lower leg fracture and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On July 2, 2019, a worker at W.J. Sapp & Son, Inc. in WAYCROSS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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