W & W Construction Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SENATOBIA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | W & W Construction Inc | Report ID | 2023054712 |
| Address | 4975 US 51 | City, State ZIP | SENATOBIA, MISSISSIPPI 38668 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1673990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.57000, -89.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding on metal knee boards with an angle grinder. The grinding disc shattered, striking the employee. The employee sustained bilateral shin fractures.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2023, a worker at W & W Construction Inc in SENATOBIA, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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