Jet Group Enterprises

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Jet Group Enterprises in NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK
Employer Jet Group Enterprises Report ID 2022021154
Address 800 Walck Road City, State ZIP NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK 14120
Event Date February 7, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forehead
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Tarps and sheeting-nonmetal, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 339999 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.04000, -78.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was putting a 4-inch by 8-inch sheet of acrylic through a wide belt sander. The sheet got pinched between the sanding belt and the feeder, which caused it to kick back and strike the employee. The employee sustained a laceration to the forehead and upper body pain.

Incident Summary

On February 7, 2022, a worker at Jet Group Enterprises in NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with tarps and sheeting-nonmetal, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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