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Accident: 201509692 - Machine Operature Fractures Arm When Struck By Grinder Wheel

Accident: 201509692 -- Report ID: 0950614 -- Event Date: 04/12/2010
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
31235955704/21/20107539Don'S Trailer Repair Inc.
On April 12, 2010, Employee #1, a machine operator with a trailer repair company, was performing grinding operations using a portable grinder. The abrasive wheel broke and struck his right arm. He sustained minor injury on his right arm and was taken to Kaiser Hospital. He was discharged after first aid for a fracture and was not hospitalized.
Keywords: grinder, portable power tool, fracture, automotive repair, machine operator, struck by, flying object, abrasive wheel, mech malfunction
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 312359557 Non Hospitalized injury Fracture Machine operators, not specified

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