Lasseter Tractor Company. Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — IRWINVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Lasseter Tractor Company. Inc. | Report ID | 2020044027 |
| Address | Al Merritt farm, Irwin Conty | City, State ZIP | IRWINVILLE, GEORGIA 31760 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cutting handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.70000, -83.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to remove a bolt when the cut-off wheel came loose and struck the employee's neck, lacerating it. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2020, a worker at Lasseter Tractor Company. Inc. in IRWINVILLE, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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