Microcast Technologies
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — AVENEL, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Microcast Technologies | Report ID | 2015129691 |
| Address | 17 Mileed Way | City, State ZIP | AVENEL, NEW JERSEY 07001 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.59000, -74.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a CNC machine. An aluminum piece from the CNC machine became a projectile and struck the employee's chest resulting in a laceration.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2015, a worker at Microcast Technologies in AVENEL, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the chest, 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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