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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
Employer Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Report ID 20191213224
Address 1102 SE 5th St City, State ZIP BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS 72716
Event Date December 27, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Saw blades-unattached
Secondary Source Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 561499 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 36.36000, -94.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting an aluminum stack band using a grinder with a fibrous chop saw blade. The blade exploded and the pieces cut his stomach, lacerating the abdominal wall and small intestine.

Incident Summary

On December 27, 2019, a worker at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with saw blades-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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