Southern Line Contractors Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — OXFORD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Southern Line Contractors Inc | Report ID | 2023032139 |
| Address | Work Site 0822 Ashland Farm Rd. | City, State ZIP | OXFORD, GEORGIA 30054 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Lawn edgers, clippers, trimmers-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.71000, -83.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a weed trimmer with a metal blade to cut brush. The blade struck a rock and broke; fragments of it struck the employee's right leg, causing a laceration and a broken bone.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2023, a worker at Southern Line Contractors Inc in OXFORD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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