Inner-Tite Corp.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Inner-Tite Corp. | Report ID | 2015129724 |
| Address | 110 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 01520 |
| Event Date | December 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Metalworking lathes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | 1114296 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.34000, -71.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was turning a piece of bar stock on the CNC lathe when it malfunctioned and the bar stock struck the employee's right arm and shoulder causing severe lacerations.
Incident Summary
On December 24, 2015, a worker at Inner-Tite Corp. in HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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