Staff Right
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Fractures — ATHENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Staff Right | Report ID | 2025065353 |
| Address | 525 Old Hull Rd. | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, GEORGIA 30601 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.98000, -83.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was moving a transferable conveyor belt when the liftable portion of the conveyor fell, pinching his right thumb. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured right thumb and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2025, a worker at Staff Right in ATHENS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 60 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached injuries.
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