GPI NH-DMINC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | GPI NH-DMINC | Report ID | 2023043479 |
| Address | 915 Gold Street | City, State ZIP | MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03101 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | 1665411 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.95000, -71.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a die grinder to cut off a mount under the passenger side of a van. The grinding wheel broke and struck his face. He suffered lacerations to both lips and two broken teeth.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2023, a worker at GPI NH-DMINC in MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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