Swift Lumber, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Bruises, contusions — ATMORE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Swift Lumber, Inc. | Report ID | 2019087877 |
| Address | 1450 Swift Mill Rd | City, State ZIP | ATMORE, ALABAMA 36504 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Planing mills | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1414871 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.03000, -87.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grading lumber. A 1x4 board entering the trimmer skewed, causing the board to be cut lengthwise (instead of crosswise) and to be ejected from the saw. It struck the employee on the right side of the abdomen, causing a contusion. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2019, a worker at Swift Lumber, Inc. in ATMORE, ALABAMA suffered bruises, contusions to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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