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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221421258

Cutting,Eye,Goggles,Machine Shop,Machine operator,Metal Wire,PPE,Puncture,Puncture Wound,Struck By,Welder,Welding

Event
Cutting,Eye,Goggles,Machine Shop,Machine operator,Metal Wire,PPE,Puncture,Puncture Wound,Struck By,Welder,Welding
Linked inspection
No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number
221421258
Report ID
0636900

Event description

Employee punctures eye when struck by welding wire in face

Victim

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 19 M

    Event type
    1

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