CMC REBAR GEORGIA
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | CMC REBAR GEORGIA | Report ID | 2020010543 |
| Address | 251 HOSEA RD | City, State ZIP | LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30045 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bending, crimping machines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -83.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 17, 2020, an employee was working on a double bender. While the first bend was being made on a piece of metal, the bending pin broke and struck the employee on the right side of his face, lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2020, a worker at CMC REBAR GEORGIA in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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