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Georgia-Pacific Savannah Gypsum LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Georgia-Pacific Savannah Gypsum LLC in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Employer Georgia-Pacific Savannah Gypsum LLC Report ID 2023043496
Address 151 Wahlstrom Road City, State ZIP SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404
Event Date April 19, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 327420 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.07000, -81.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pouring paint from one tote to another when the elevated tote fell into the lower tote. The lower tote then fell onto the employee, resulting in a right forearm fracture.

Incident Summary

On April 19, 2023, a worker at Georgia-Pacific Savannah Gypsum LLC in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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