Kemron Environmental Services, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MARIETTA, OHIO
| Employer | Kemron Environmental Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2018055157 |
| Address | 2343 State Route 821 | City, State ZIP | MARIETTA, OHIO 45750 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Lawn edgers, clippers, trimmers-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | 1320884 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.47000, -81.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a gas-powered weed-eater when its blade disengaged, cutting through their footwear. They suffered lacerations to the second, third, and fourth toes on their right foot; the second toe was lacerated to the bone.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2018, a worker at Kemron Environmental Services, Inc. in MARIETTA, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the toes(s), toenail(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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