Canfor Southern Pine, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Canfor Southern Pine, Inc. | Report ID | 2023087779 |
| Address | 900 6th St NE | City, State ZIP | MOULTRIE, GEORGIA 31768 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.18000, -83.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was assisting in the replacement of a cylinder for a de-barker's kicker at the crossover deck. The employee was using a chain hoist to re-position the log kicker when the log kicker suddenly moved, releasing the chain hoist. The log kicker fell and struck the employee's left leg causing an open tibia and fibula fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2023, a worker at Canfor Southern Pine, Inc. in MOULTRIE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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