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Interfor U.S. Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — PRESTON, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Interfor U.S. Inc. in PRESTON, GEORGIA
Employer Interfor U.S. Inc. Report ID 2023065244
Address 378 Tolleson Road City, State ZIP PRESTON, GEORGIA 31824
Event Date June 14, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.
Secondary Source Planing mills
Industry (NAICS) 321113 Inspection # 1678586
GPS Coordinates 32.03000, -84.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee was grading lumber at the planer lug loader infeed when a broken piece of dimensional lumber was ejected from the planer trimmer and struck the employee. The employee sustained a concussion and intracranial bleeding.

Incident Summary

On June 14, 2023, a worker at Interfor U.S. Inc. in PRESTON, GEORGIA suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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