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Interfor US, Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — BLOOMINGDALE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Interfor US, Inc. in BLOOMINGDALE, GEORGIA
Employer Interfor US, Inc. Report ID 2023031972
Address 911 Old River Rd City, State ZIP BLOOMINGDALE, GEORGIA 31302
Event Date March 2, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Brain
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.
Industry (NAICS) 321113 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.95000, -81.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving 2x10 boards in the sorter bay using a 6-foot, 2-inch pike pole. Another board fell into the bin and struck one end of the pike pole, causing the pike pole to pivot on the handrail. The opposite end went upward and struck the employee's head behind his right ear. The employee sustained a concussion and an intracranial hemorrhage.

Incident Summary

On March 2, 2023, a worker at Interfor US, Inc. in BLOOMINGDALE, GEORGIA suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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