Southern Motion, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Southern Motion, Inc. | Report ID | 2015096693 |
| Address | 161 Prestige Dr. | City, State ZIP | PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI 38863 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.27000, -89.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees had just finished installing a replacement spindle motor for a CNC machine. The employees started the motor up. As it was coming up to speed, the bottom flange that holds the motor failed and fragments flew through the air striking both employees on their right legs.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2015, a worker at Southern Motion, Inc. in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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