Glazing Systems Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — KENT, OHIO
| Employer | Glazing Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2017032582 |
| Address | 330 Tallmadge Rd, Bldg A | City, State ZIP | KENT, OHIO 44240 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Table saws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -81.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting aluminum stock on a table saw. A piece of metal kicked back and severed the tendon to the thumb on the right hand.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2017, a worker at Glazing Systems Inc. in KENT, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap, waste, debris, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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