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Hankins Crushing, LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DALTON, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hankins Crushing, LLC in DALTON, GEORGIA
Employer Hankins Crushing, LLC Report ID 2020077022
Address 820 river Bend Drive City, State ZIP DALTON, GEORGIA 30721
Event Date July 27, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 212312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.75000, -84.95000

Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing two dust collector systems under a shed in the back of the shop. The dust collector began to tip over and contacted the employee, causing a contusion and cuts to his face, as well as a possible broken bone in his face.

Incident Summary

On July 27, 2020, a worker at Hankins Crushing, LLC in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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