Four Corners Gin, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — MEIGS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Four Corners Gin, Inc. | Report ID | 20221110132 |
| Address | 169 Midway Church Road | City, State ZIP | MEIGS, GEORGIA 31765 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Picking, carding, combing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.04000, -84.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the press box area picking up loose cotton. The press box was activated and caught the employee's right wrist, resulting in a fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2022, a worker at Four Corners Gin, Inc. in MEIGS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with picking, carding, combing machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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