American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | American Cast Iron Pipe Company | Report ID | 2018021753 |
| Address | 1501 31st Ave North | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35207 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | 1298627 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -86.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hand struck a grinding wheel, suffering a fractured fingertip, a deep laceration to the index finger, and an abrasion on the middle finger. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2018, a worker at American Cast Iron Pipe Company in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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