McGregor Industries Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | McGregor Industries Inc. | Report ID | 2020098634 |
| Address | 46 Line Street | City, State ZIP | DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA 18512 |
| Event Date | September 10, 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) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -75.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an angle grinder when it kicked back and lacerated the employee's forearm, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2020, a worker at McGregor Industries Inc. in DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA 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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