Michael Peeples
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — ROSWELL, GEORGIA
| Employer | Michael Peeples | Report ID | 2021075662 |
| Address | 130 Karla Court | City, State ZIP | ROSWELL, GEORGIA 30076 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Eye Loss |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Rope, twine, string |
| Secondary Source | Loaders, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1541031 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.03000, -84.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was directing the track loader as it backed up. A half-inch double-braided polyester rope that being used to remove tree trunks broke and struck the employee resulting in a traumatic head injury and the loss of their left eye.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2021, a worker at Michael Peeples in ROSWELL, GEORGIA suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with rope, twine, string identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, eye loss.
Context
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