JR Vinagro Corp.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Cuts, lacerations - NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at JR Vinagro Corp. in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts
Employer JR Vinagro Corp.
Address Route 18 & Route 195, Exit 15
City, State ZIP NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts 02740
Report ID 2015118574
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

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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.

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