Johnson and Jordan
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WATERVILLE, MAINE
| Employer | Johnson and Jordan | Report ID | 2015074830 |
| Address | Colby College, steamline | City, State ZIP | WATERVILLE, MAINE 04901 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1079830 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.54000, -69.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a steel pipe with a power grinder. The grinder kicked out and seriously cut the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2015, a worker at Johnson and Jordan in WATERVILLE, MAINE suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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