Ecovery, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Open wounds, unspecified — 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.
Context
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