HME, Inc.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Bruises, contusions — TOPEKA, KANSAS
| Employer | HME, Inc. | Report ID | 2024054551 |
| Address | 2828 NW Button Road | City, State ZIP | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66618 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Pelvic region unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Grinders handtool | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1752783 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.09000, -95.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding a weld on a plate using a 9" grinding wheel. The grinding wheel exploded and the employee sustained a contusion to their pelvic area.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2024, a worker at HME, Inc. in TOPEKA, KANSAS suffered bruises, contusions to the pelvic region unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with machine and tool parts, accessories n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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