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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2016032426 · 3/21/2016 · Hayes Mechanical

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Hand grinders-powered

Employer

Name
Hayes Mechanical
Location
1739 New Marigold Ave, MARISSA, ILLINOIS, 62257
NAICS
237990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was grinding on tack welds when the grinder lost power. As the employee was checking the cord, the grinder restarted and lacerated the employee's left thigh above the knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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