HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA
| Employer | HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. | Report ID | 2020077104 |
| Address | 618 HIGHWAY 74 SOUTH | City, State ZIP | PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA 30269 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.37000, -84.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a flaker assembly line. As he was moving a unit, it fell from his hands and its stainless steel edges lacerated his chin and his arm. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2020, a worker at HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. in PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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