Midwest Fabrications Inc
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — TALLMADGE, OHIO
| Employer | Midwest Fabrications Inc | Report ID | 20231110629 |
| Address | 516 Commerce Street | City, State ZIP | TALLMADGE, OHIO 44278 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a portable electric grinder when the grinding disk broke and struck the employee's chin, causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2023, a worker at Midwest Fabrications Inc in TALLMADGE, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the jaw, chin. 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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