Mears Installation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Mears Installation | Report ID | 20191011048 |
| Address | Oak Street and 107th Street | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64131 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | 1441911 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.28000, -94.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld cup-shaped grinder on a manhole cover. The cup flew off, striking the employee on the right knee and hand. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2019, a worker at Mears Installation in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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