MTH Enterprises LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MTH Enterprises LLC | Report ID | 2019055506 |
| Address | 5101 Darmstadt Rd | City, State ZIP | HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS 60162 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding stainless steel shim packs. The grinder kicked back and struck the employee's left hand causing a laceration to the index finger.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2019, a worker at MTH Enterprises LLC in HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(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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