Imex International Inc.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — ELBERTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Imex International Inc. | Report ID | 2024087000 |
| Address | 133 Rocky Drive | City, State ZIP | ELBERTON, GEORGIA 30635 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Plates, slabs concrete and stone |
| Secondary Source | Cranes unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | 1766960 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.25000, -82.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding two granite slabs that were being lifted by a crane when the slabs came together and crushed his fingertips.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2024, a worker at Imex International Inc. in ELBERTON, GEORGIA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with plates, slabs concrete and stone identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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