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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2018032497 · 3/13/2018 · Skinner Masonry, LLP

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Eye(s)
Nature of injury
Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Hand grinders-powered

Employer

Name
Skinner Masonry, LLP
Location
200 S Main, PROSPER, TEXAS, 75078
NAICS
238140
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a hand grinder when part of the grinder wheel blade came loose and struck his right eye, puncturing it and requiring hospitalization. The grinder was guarded a the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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