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Preferred LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — RICHFIELD, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Preferred LLC in RICHFIELD, OHIO
Employer Preferred LLC Report ID 2018076813
Address 3800 Congress Pkwy City, State ZIP RICHFIELD, OHIO 44286
Event Date July 7, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Source, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Sandblasters-powered
Industry (NAICS) 238320 Inspection # 1329960
GPS Coordinates 41.21000, -81.62000

Incident Narrative

On July 7, 2018, employee was engaged in sand blasting operations when he began having issues with his pot. As he inspected the connections, the sand blasting nozzle activated and the blast media hit his face. He was hospitalized with foreign bodies embedded in the eyes and face.

Incident Summary

On July 7, 2018, a worker at Preferred LLC in RICHFIELD, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 983 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance injuries.

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