Al-Tom
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — RICHTON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Al-Tom | Report ID | 2015053238 |
| Address | 335 A-Tom Road | City, State ZIP | RICHTON, MISSISSIPPI 39476 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1066151 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.37000, -88.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the grinding stone on the grinding wheel when the grinder came on and the stone broke striking the employee. The employee had surgery for internal injuries.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2015, a worker at Al-Tom in RICHTON, MISSISSIPPI suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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