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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2018055157 · 5/25/2018 · Kemron Environmental Services, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Lawn edgers, clippers, trimmers-powered

Employer

Name
Kemron Environmental Services, Inc.
Location
2343 State Route 821, MARIETTA, OHIO, 45750
NAICS
562910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was testing a gas-powered weed-eater when its blade disengaged, cutting through their footwear. They suffered lacerations to the second, third, and fourth toes on their right foot; the second toe was lacerated to the bone.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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