Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Open wounds, unspecified — BEVERLY, OHIO
| Employer | Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD | Report ID | 2019010594 |
| Address | 203 State Route 83 | City, State ZIP | BEVERLY, OHIO 45715 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Punch presses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 | Inspection # | 1373591 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.57000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running the punch machine when the punch came down and blew apart. Shrapnel scattered and struck his left arm.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2019, a worker at Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD in BEVERLY, OHIO suffered open wounds, unspecified to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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