Incident date: 2025-04-09
NAICS industry code: 236220

An employee was using a grinder machine to cut through a section of concrete flooring at the job site. The grinder shifted due to uneven surface resistance and the rotating blade lacerated the inner side of his right foot, causing a wound about 4 inches long and   inch deep.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
code_source: title: Grinders  handtool
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
code_body: title: Foot (feet), toe(s)  unspecified
severity: moderate