Harper Federal Construction Company LLC
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Harper Federal Construction Company LLC | Report ID | 2024087123 |
| Address | 4409 Thomas Rd | City, State ZIP | FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA 73503 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Grinders handtool |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.65000, -98.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting brick fascia using a 4.5 inch corded angle grinder equipped with a diamond blade. The grinder kicked back and lacerated the employee's left wrist, severing an artery.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2024, a worker at Harper Federal Construction Company LLC in FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with grinders handtool identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 153 severe injury reports involving "Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back injuries.
See all reports for Harper Federal Construction Company LLC.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Lido Stone Works | SAG HARBOR, NEW YORK | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| May 20, 2025 | Cut-Rite Concrete Cutting Corp. | ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Flatiron/Dragados, LLC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Streamline Builders, Inc. | CORNWALL, PENNSYLVANIA | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Jul 1, 2025 | East Coast Landscaping & Construction, Inc. | PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Delta Railroad Construction | ASHTABULA, OHIO | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Jan 3, 2025 | HP Pelzer Automotive Systems Inc. | THOMSON, GEORGIA | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Complete General Construction Company | COLUMBUS, OHIO | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |