Swift Lumber, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — ATMORE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Swift Lumber, Inc. | Report ID | 2022108911 |
| Address | 1450 Swift Mill Rd | City, State ZIP | ATMORE, ALABAMA 36504 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1629484 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.03000, -87.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a rip saw to cut wood when the board kicked back, causing the employee to get a splinter in their left forearm.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2022, a worker at Swift Lumber, Inc. in ATMORE, ALABAMA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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