Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221406069

ELLIOTT AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.

Event
Arm, Grinder, Laceration, Portable Power Tool
NAICS
441310
Inspection type
Accident-driven
Activity number
#345605786
Employer profile
ELLIOTT AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
Summary number
221406069
Report ID
0950631

Event description

Employee lacerates arm using portable grinder

Investigation abstract

At 3:45 p.m. on October 19, 2021, an employee was using a portable angle grinder to fabricate display shelving at an auto parts warehouse. The abrasive disk slipped and the employee suffered a deep laceration to his arm. He was hospitalized to treat the injury.

Victim

  1. #1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 70 M

    Event type
    1
    Occupation code
    889

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