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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2018032218 · 3/6/2018 · EXCEL Contractors

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Hand grinders-powered
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
EXCEL Contractors
Location
Chem Waste Corp, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, 70665
NAICS
238110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a grinding blade on a 4" grinder. He lifted the grinder and put it under his right arm to help him grip the tool. While grabbing the blade with his left hand and applying pressure, he inadvertently flipped the safety switch with the underside of his arm. The trigger then activated, causing the blade to move and suck his glove between the guard of the grinder. The blade then cut into his left index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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