Speedco, Inc.
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c. — Fractures — BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA
| Employer | Speedco, Inc. | Report ID | 2020109500 |
| Address | 130 Pilot Drive | City, State ZIP | BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA 31523 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Jacks |
| Secondary Source | Motor home, RV | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.13000, -81.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance work underneath a recreational vehicle (RV). Pressure released from a hydraulic bottle jack that was elevating the RV off the ground. The RV struck the employee's chest resulting in a fractured collarbone.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at Speedco, Inc. in BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c., with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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