Ward Humphrey, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CANTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ward Humphrey, Inc. | Report ID | 20231010070 |
| Address | 404 Chattin Dr | City, State ZIP | CANTON, GEORGIA 30115 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.19000, -84.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the roof using a pocket knife to cut back excess roofing material when the knife slipped and lacerated his neck.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2023, a worker at Ward Humphrey, Inc. in CANTON, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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