Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200776367 - Employee Loses an Eye When Struck by Grinding Wheel

Accident Summary Nr: 200776367 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 03/14/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315431494	03/25/2011	3728	336413	Spincraft

Abstract: On March 14, 2011, Employee #1, with Spincraft, was assigned to grind/polish 8 ft diameter ring and used wheel that was not properly assembled (not Type 1; 12 in. instead of 6 in.; no tool guard; not impact resistant face PPE). As Employee #1 inserted wheel into 5-4 in. cavity, it separated into pieces striking worker's face. Employee #1 permanently lost his right eye.

Keywords: EYE, PPE, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, FACE, GRINDING WHEEL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315431494			Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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