PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COMPANY
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COMPANY | Report ID | 2021065008 |
| Address | 922 Flaherty Drive | City, State ZIP | NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 02745 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332913 | Inspection # | 1539032 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.71000, -70.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding metal with a grinder when the grinder wheel broke and cut his arm.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2021, a worker at PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COMPANY in NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. 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.
Context
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