Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — HUBBARD, OHIO
| Employer | Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 20161211825 |
| Address | 2586 North Main Street | City, State ZIP | HUBBARD, OHIO 44425 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811191 | Inspection # | 1200301 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.17000, -80.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hand grinder to fabricate a piece of metal when the disk exploded and lacerated his face, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2016, a worker at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. in HUBBARD, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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