Transcontinental US LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Avulsions, enucleations — GRIFFIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Transcontinental US LLC | Report ID | 2021108817 |
| Address | 1304 Arthur K Bolton Parkway | City, State ZIP | GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 30223 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.23000, -84.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the print sleeve of a printing deck when they were struck in the face and chest by a metal end cap. The employee suffered lost teeth and potential fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2021, a worker at Transcontinental US LLC in GRIFFIN, GEORGIA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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