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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20171010022 · 10/18/2017 · Potts Welding & Boiler Repair Co., Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Jaw, chin
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Hand grinders-powered

Employer

Name
Potts Welding & Boiler Repair Co., Inc.
Location
1901 Ogletown Rd, NEWARK, DELAWARE, 19711
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating an air-powered straight style grinder to polish welds when the disc of the handheld grinder broke apart and went through his face mask, fracturing his jaw. He was hospitalized and had surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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