Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Cuts, lacerations - MIAMI, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in MIAMI, Florida
Employer Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
Address 1750 NW 66th Avenue, Warehouse Area
City, State ZIP MIAMI, Florida 33126
Report ID 20171211735
Event Date December 11, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 488119
GPS Coordinates 25.79102, -80.30414

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a ring tool with a handheld grinder when the grinder wheel exploded and a piece of the wheel lodged into and lacerated his lower right leg.

Incident Summary

On December 11, 2017, a worker at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in MIAMI, Florida suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). 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.

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