Discovery Design Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Avulsions, enucleations — LOWELL, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Discovery Design Inc. | Report ID | 2017021494 |
| Address | Arrowhead Building Supply, 418 South Bloomington Street | City, State ZIP | LOWELL, ARKANSAS 72745 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.24000, -94.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld portable grinder to grind a vehicle bracket when the grinder came apart and struck him in the face, causing facial lacerations and multiple avulsed teeth.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2017, a worker at Discovery Design Inc. in LOWELL, ARKANSAS suffered avulsions, enucleations to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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