Gladwin Services Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Gladwin Services Inc. | Report ID | 2021043453 |
| Address | 220 W. Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30722 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.73000, -84.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a heavy-duty truck when the cab of the truck fell on the employee's left hand, resulting in a laceration to their left wrist and palm.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2021, a worker at Gladwin Services Inc. in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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