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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024087123 · 8/5/2024 · Harper Federal Construction Company LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source
Grinders handtool
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Harper Federal Construction Company LLC
Location
4409 Thomas Rd, FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA, 73503
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting brick fascia using a 4.5 inch corded angle grinder equipped with a diamond blade. The grinder kicked back and lacerated the employee's left wrist, severing an artery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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