Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201614930 - Employee Is Struck by Debris from Grinder Sparked Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 201614930 -- Report ID: 1054193 -- Event Date: 08/08/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315661355	08/09/2011	5093	423930	Cherry City Metals Llc

Abstract: On August 8, 2011, Employee #1 was sorting mixed metal to obtain useable brass. He used a metal grinder to abrade a piece of mixed metal to determine the correct location of the brass. As he grinded the metal, a spark emanated from the grinder and fell into an adjacent bucket of spent bullet primers. The spark ignited explosive material within the bucket, which ejected brass primers. The primers struck the left side of his body, causing unspecified injuries. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent treatment and was hospitalized.

Keywords: GRINDER, EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315661355			Hospitalized injury	Puncture	Occupation not reported

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