Insulation Distributors, Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Insulation Distributors, Inc | Report ID | 2020088281 |
| Address | 3701 S. Thomas Road | City, State ZIP | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73179 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Special process machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423330 | Inspection # | 1491179 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.42000, -97.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Material was being loaded in a metal building laminating machine. The machine's saw blade came off, cutting an employee's foot.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2020, a worker at Insulation Distributors, Inc in OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), unspecified. 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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