Incident date: 2018-03-13
NAICS industry code: 238140

An employee was using a hand grinder when part of the grinder wheel blade came loose and struck his right eye, puncturing it and requiring hospitalization. The grinder was guarded a the time.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
code_source: title: Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
code_body: title: Eye(s)
severity: moderate