Maher Terminals Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Maher Terminals Inc. | Report ID | 2022043510 |
| Address | 1210 Corbin St. | City, State ZIP | ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -74.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld grinder when the grinding disc failed and shrapnel from the disc lacerated his left forearm.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2022, a worker at Maher Terminals Inc. in ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). 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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