CRIDER, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — STILLMORE, GEORGIA
| Employer | CRIDER, INC. | Report ID | 2015129304 |
| Address | 1 PLANT AVE. | City, State ZIP | STILLMORE, GEORGIA 30464 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Grinders, abraders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43000, -82.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance worker was using a pneumatic die grinder with a carbide cutting wheel to cut a piece of metal. The cutting wheel got in a bind and broke sending pieces of metal into the right side of the employee's neck and causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2015, a worker at CRIDER, INC. in STILLMORE, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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