Swift Lumber, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — ATMORE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Swift Lumber, Inc. in 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.

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