Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA
| Employer | Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109649 |
| Address | 745 W Carter Avenue | City, State ZIP | BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA 31516 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, spikes |
| Secondary Source | Nailing or stapling tools | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.31000, -82.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pneumatic nail gun to build pallets when a nail was embedded into their right foot.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2024, a worker at Steel and Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc. in BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, spikes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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