SNAPPING SHOALS ENERGY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — COVINGTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | SNAPPING SHOALS ENERGY MANAGEMENT COMPANY | Report ID | 2024098168 |
| Address | 14750 BROWN BRIDGE RD | City, State ZIP | COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -84.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 3, 2024, an employee was cutting tree limbs when their saw kicked back and lacerated their right middle and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2024, a worker at SNAPPING SHOALS ENERGY MANAGEMENT COMPANY in COVINGTON, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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