Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person — Cuts, lacerations — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC | Report ID | 20201110677 |
| Address | 1901 East Victory Drive | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person | Source of Injury | Handtools-power not determined, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.04000, -81.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee walked into a closet. A hand tool was dropped from above and lacerated the employee's head.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2020, a worker at Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by other person, with handtools-power not determined, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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