OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221466360
QUALITY SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.
LONG BEACH, MS·
Event description
Employee sustains laceration in forearm while using grinder
Investigation abstract
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on February 12, 2022, an employee was finishing up reconstructing an existing car wash and installing new equipment. After new equipment was installed in the car wash bay, the employee cut extended bolts to clean up the job. The employee attempted to cut off the bolt with an electric grinder when he lost his grip and subsequently sliced his forearm with the grinder wheel. The employee suffered a deep laceration to his forearm and was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 53 M
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 518
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