Akima Facilities Operations, LLC
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Akima Facilities Operations, LLC | Report ID | 2024054762 |
| Address | 3329 Mauler Road | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35810 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Fasteners n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Doors rail mounted and garage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.69000, -86.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a garage door to fix the bracket that holds the spring coil. While putting the bracket back in place, the spring coil came undone which made the bracket spin and lacerate the employee's right forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2024, a worker at Akima Facilities Operations, LLC in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with fasteners n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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