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C. Terry Hunt Industries Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Open wounds, unspecified — VALDOSTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at C. Terry Hunt Industries Inc. in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
Employer C. Terry Hunt Industries Inc. Report ID 2020032295
Address 5426 Inner Perimeter Road City, State ZIP VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31601
Event Date March 10, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Open wounds, unspecified Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Parts and materials, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332420 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.83000, -83.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee was monitoring a welding heat prep operation for a large drum shell that was braced for support. The drum expanded during heating, and the brace failed and struck the employee, who fell to the concrete floor. The employee suffered a head injury requiring stitches and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On March 10, 2020, a worker at C. Terry Hunt Industries Inc. in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA suffered open wounds, unspecified to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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