Mears Installation

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mears Installation in 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.

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