Korff Holdings, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Open wounds, unspecified — SALEM, OHIO
| Employer | Korff Holdings, LLC | Report ID | 20161110736 |
| Address | 310 EAST EUCLID STREET | City, State ZIP | SALEM, OHIO 44460 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Grinders, abraders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331513 | Inspection # | 1191661 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -80.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a grinding wheel when it broke and pieces struck his left bicep. He required surgery and overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2016, a worker at Korff Holdings, LLC in SALEM, OHIO suffered open wounds, unspecified to the upper arm(s). 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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