Sewon America Inc

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — LAGRANGE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sewon America Inc in LAGRANGE, GEORGIA
Employer Sewon America Inc Report ID 2021021214
Address 1000 Sewon Blvd City, State ZIP LAGRANGE, GEORGIA 30240
Event Date February 10, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Pelvis
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 336390 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.99000, -85.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a wireless remote to operate an overhead gantry crane with a load. The load moved toward him and pinned him against a die, breaking his pelvis.

Incident Summary

On February 10, 2021, a worker at Sewon America Inc in LAGRANGE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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