Southern Heat Exchanger Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Abrasions, scratches — TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Southern Heat Exchanger Corporation | Report ID | 2015031600 |
| Address | 6100 Old Montgomery Hwy | City, State ZIP | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA 35405 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.14000, -87.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 30, 2015, an employee was using a hand-held grinder when it slipped from his hand and struck his left knee. The impact from the grinder left an abrasion that later became infected and required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2015, a worker at Southern Heat Exchanger Corporation in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA suffered abrasions, scratches to the knee(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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