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General Southern Industries

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at General Southern Industries in RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA
Employer General Southern Industries Report ID 2023032174
Address 15825 Highway 243 Industrial Park City, State ZIP RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA 35653
Event Date March 9, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.45000, -87.70000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a 4-inch grinder to cut a series of tack welds loose. The grinder kicked back and lacerated his left wrist.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2023, a worker at General Southern Industries in RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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