SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA·
United Pipeline Systems, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. · Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at United Pipeline Systems, Inc., CR, SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA 31082 on , Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c., affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
An employee was observing a pipe liner as it was being extended to the stationary steel pipe in the ground. The pipe liner was slightly offline, and the employee tried to manually guide it in place right as it was making contact with the pipe. The liner jerked up as he was leaning over it and it hit him in the chin with force. He suffered a chin laceration requiring 5 stitches and was knocked unconscious. Employee was hospitalized overnight.
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