Kia Georgia, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | Kia Georgia, Inc. | Report ID | 2022109152 |
| Address | 7777 Kia Parkway | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sanders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -85.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 19, 2022, an employee was using a pneumatic orbital sander on a vehicle. The sander lacerated his wrist and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2022, a worker at Kia Georgia, Inc. in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with sanders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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