Grimco, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Grimco, Inc. | Report ID | 2019099341 |
| Address | 253 DISTRIBUTION DRIVE | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35209 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423990 | Inspection # | 1431300 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -86.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While loading a piece of metal into a shear, an employee's finger contacted the shear blade. The employee sustained a laceration to his index finger.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2019, a worker at Grimco, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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