Southwire Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CARROLLTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Southwire Company | Report ID | 2023043696 |
| Address | 372 Central High Road | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, GEORGIA 30119 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Scrap metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -85.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 25, 2023, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the injured employee was observing his co-workers as they used a chain to the lift the metal lid from a launder machine (a piece of equipment that holds and processes copper). The chain shifted, causing the lid to shift. Copper debris fell off the lid, striking the injured employee and fracturing the right side of their jaw.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2023, a worker at Southwire Company in CARROLLTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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