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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2024054551 · 5/23/2024 · HME, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Pelvic region unspecified
Nature of injury
Bruises, contusions

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s)
Source
Machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c.
Secondary source
Grinders handtool

Employer

Name
HME, Inc.
Location
2828 NW Button Road, TOPEKA, KANSAS, 66618
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was grinding a weld on a plate using a 9" grinding wheel. The grinding wheel exploded and the employee sustained a contusion to their pelvic area.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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