BOSS METAL FABRICATORS, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | BOSS METAL FABRICATORS, INC. | Report ID | 20181011234 |
| Address | 1125 Montgomery St. | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63106 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.65000, -90.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an air-powered hand grinder when its disc broke apart, lacerating the employee's arm and face.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2018, a worker at BOSS METAL FABRICATORS, INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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.
Context
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