GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LITHONIA, GEORGIA
| Employer | GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC | Report ID | 2021065352 |
| Address | 2387 Wellborn Rd. | City, State ZIP | LITHONIA, GEORGIA 30058 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1541280 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.72000, -84.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting metal pipe with a saw when the saw kicked back and struck him in the face and chest. The employee sustained lacerations to the face and chest.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2021, a worker at GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC in LITHONIA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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