TECNICO CORPORATION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
| Employer | TECNICO CORPORATION | Report ID | 2020076759 |
| Address | Norfolk Naval Base, Pier 10 | City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23510 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.94000, -76.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a chain length with an angle grinder when the grinder kicked back and cut the employee's left forearm, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2020, a worker at TECNICO CORPORATION in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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