Rekord Services LLC

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — WASHINGTON, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Rekord Services LLC in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
Employer Rekord Services LLC Report ID 2023010344
Address 184 Rekord Tent Drive City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, GEORGIA 30673
Event Date January 11, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts and abrasions or bruises Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Structures, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.72000, -82.75000

Incident Narrative

A crew was using a forklift to lower the frame of a tent structure. A bracing strap became caught in the mast of the forklift, causing the frame to twist and create tension. The employee went to remove the eye bolt at the apex when the tension on the forks released. The frame sprung back and struck the employee in the face and head, resulting in a laceration and contusion.

Incident Summary

On January 11, 2023, a worker at Rekord Services LLC in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with structures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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