Ecovery, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Open wounds, unspecified — LOXLEY, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ecovery, LLC in LOXLEY, ALABAMA
Employer Ecovery, LLC Report ID 2023043049
Address 26320 Railroad Avenue City, State ZIP LOXLEY, ALABAMA 36551
Event Date April 6, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Open wounds, unspecified Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 562920 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.60000, -87.73000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working on a shredder. He used a hammer to remove a pin when a metal piece flew into his abdomen.

Incident Summary

On April 6, 2023, a worker at Ecovery, LLC in LOXLEY, ALABAMA suffered open wounds, unspecified to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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.

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