JR Vinagro Corp.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | JR Vinagro Corp. | Report ID | 2015118574 |
| Address | Route 18 & Route 195, Exit 15 | City, State ZIP | NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 02740 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1106272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -70.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing prep work on metal for a highway construction project. An equipment operator was extracting a metal sheet from the ground nearby when the shackle for the sling broke and sent metal shards flying. The shards struck and lacerated the employee, requiring stitches.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2015, a worker at JR Vinagro Corp. in NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the nonclassifiable. 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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