Darby Designz LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Darby Designz LLC | Report ID | 2016031900 |
| Address | 9360 Old Hickory Cir. | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33912 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.53000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a portable grinder on site when the grinder wheel shattered. The employee's right hand was lacerated by the wheel particles.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2016, a worker at Darby Designz LLC in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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