Pentair, Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | Pentair, Inc | Report ID | 2017076742 |
| Address | 3601 Fairbanks Ave | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66106 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -94.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a grinder with a sanding disc when the disc came off and cut his left leg above the knee. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2017, a worker at Pentair, Inc in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). 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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