SA Recycling LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MOBILE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SA Recycling LLC in MOBILE, ALABAMA
Employer SA Recycling LLC Report ID 2021087134
Address 1 Hardwood Ln City, State ZIP MOBILE, ALABAMA 36611
Event Date August 21, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Scrap metal
Secondary Source Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.77000, -88.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking across a yard. A piece of metal from a shredder struck the employee in the face, causing a laceration and fractures to the face and jaw.

Incident Summary

On August 21, 2021, a worker at SA Recycling LLC in MOBILE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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