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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 20161211838 · 12/21/2016 · Shopworks, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Shopworks, LLC
Location
2801 NW 55th Court, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, 33309
NAICS
327991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a hand held grinder with a 5-6 inch blade to grind a granite countertop. The grinder kicked back and the back end of the grinder struck the employee in the mouth. While trying to regain control of the grinder, the grinder blade lacerated his left bicep requiring surgery and hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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