Oakley's Terminal
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Oakley's Terminal | Report ID | 2019099996 |
| Address | 4601 Harold Scoggins | City, State ZIP | MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 74403 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 483211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.78000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding near another employee who was using a hand grinder. The grinder wheel struck the employee, breaking the employee's femur. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2019, a worker at Oakley's Terminal in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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