Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp. | Report ID | 20231110484 |
| Address | 660 Industrial Boulevard | City, State ZIP | ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA 35950 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.23000, -86.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the sawmill basement using a push broom and shovel to clean wood chips and sawdust. The employee's right arm was struck by a wooden board between the wrist and elbow, resulting in a fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2023, a worker at Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp. in ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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