Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | Report ID | 2024054788 |
| Address | 2403 West Main Street | City, State ZIP | TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38801 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| 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) | 811191 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.25000, -88.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding an exhaust pipe with an angle grinder when the grinding disc broke apart, striking and lacerating the employee's left forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2024, a worker at Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers in TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(s). 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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