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Abrasions, scratches

1 hospitalization · 2015031600 · 3/30/2015 · Southern Heat Exchanger Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Knee(s)
Nature of injury
Abrasions, scratches

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Hand grinders-powered

Employer

Name
Southern Heat Exchanger Corporation
Location
6100 Old Montgomery Hwy, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, 35405
NAICS
332410
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On March 30, 2015, an employee was using a hand-held grinder when it slipped from his hand and struck his left knee. The impact from the grinder left an abrasion that later became infected and required hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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