Jack's Tire & Oil Management Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Jack's Tire & Oil Management Co. | Report ID | 2022021153 |
| Address | 2150 Victor Pl | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80915 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | 1577123 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.86000, -104.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of metal with a handheld grinder. The grinder caught, kicked back, and lacerated the employee's left thigh.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2022, a worker at Jack's Tire & Oil Management Co. in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(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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