Richards Logging LLC
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — TUPPER LAKE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Richards Logging LLC | Report ID | 2024064951 |
| Address | 201 State Route 3 | City, State ZIP | TUPPER LAKE, NEW YORK 12986 |
| Event Date | June 5, 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) | 113310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.24000, -74.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 4-inch grinding wheel when it shattered and lacerated their forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2024, a worker at Richards Logging LLC in TUPPER LAKE, NEW YORK 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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