Four Corners Gin, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — MEIGS, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Four Corners Gin, Inc. in 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.

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