Perry Fiberglass Products, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ELYRIA, OHIO
| Employer | Perry Fiberglass Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2018043394 |
| Address | 377 Woodland Road | City, State ZIP | ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.37000, -82.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 9, 2018, an employee was cutting fiberglass with a right angle grinder when the grinder kicked back, catching and lacerating the employee's right hand between the thumb and index finger. The employee was hospitalized and required stitches.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2018, a worker at Perry Fiberglass Products, Inc. in ELYRIA, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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