Metal Union LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Abrasions, scratches — LILBURN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Metal Union LLC | Report ID | 2021010145 |
| Address | 5395 Webb Parkway NW | City, State ZIP | LILBURN, GEORGIA 30047 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sanders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.87000, -84.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a 16-inch pedestal sander when it caught his left hand causing abrasions to his hand and fingers.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2021, a worker at Metal Union LLC in LILBURN, GEORGIA suffered abrasions, scratches to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sanders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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