Delta Railroad Construction
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — ASHTABULA, OHIO
| Employer | Delta Railroad Construction | Report ID | 2024087445 |
| Address | 2648 West Prospect Road | City, State ZIP | ASHTABULA, OHIO 44004 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Thumb(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) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.85000, -80.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld grinder to cut a hydraulic hose when the grinder kicked back and lacerated his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2024, a worker at Delta Railroad Construction in ASHTABULA, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the thumb(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
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