Vigor Marine, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
| Employer | Vigor Marine, LLC | Report ID | 2022043731 |
| Address | 1801 16th Ave SW | City, State ZIP | SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1594257 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.58000, -122.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shaving rubber off a seal with a right angle grinder. The grinder's chainsaw-style blade cut his index finger at the second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2022, a worker at Vigor Marine, LLC in SEATTLE, WASHINGTON suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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