JC Constructors Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MERIDIAN, IDAHO
| Employer | JC Constructors Inc | Report ID | 2023088001 |
| Address | 1305 E. Columbia Road | City, State ZIP | MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Thigh(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) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.53000, -116.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was gathering tools and materials to grind, sack, and patch a concrete pad under the magnesium chloride tank. The employee was using a hand grinder when the grinding stone shattered and debris struck the employee on the left inner thigh, resulting in a puncture and bruising.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2023, a worker at JC Constructors Inc in MERIDIAN, IDAHO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the thigh(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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