ASI Southeast, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — EASTANOLLEE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ASI Southeast, Inc. in EASTANOLLEE, GEORGIA
Employer ASI Southeast, Inc. Report ID 2020032800
Address 2171 LIberty Hill Road City, State ZIP EASTANOLLEE, GEORGIA 30538
Event Date March 26, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified
Secondary Source Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332116 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.52000, -83.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee was feeding metal into a machine when the metal material kicked back and struck his mid-section, rupturing his colon.

Incident Summary

On March 26, 2020, a worker at ASI Southeast, Inc. in EASTANOLLEE, GEORGIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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