GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LITHONIA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC in 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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