Georgia Pacific Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — GURDON, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Georgia Pacific Corporation | Report ID | 20211110057 |
| Address | 1 G P Lane | City, State ZIP | GURDON, ARKANSAS 71743 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chippers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.95000, -93.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a 6' x 6' cover from a log chipper using a hoist. The chipper disc contacted the cover which then dislodged from the hoist and struck the employee, resulting in lacerations to the head, neck and face and broken teeth.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2021, a worker at Georgia Pacific Corporation in GURDON, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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