Incident date: 2017-05-16
NAICS industry code: 238190

An employee was measuring and cutting metal studs using a 6-inch grinder/cutter. When he cut through the stud, the grinder kicked back at him and cut into his upper right leg.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
code_source: title: Hand grinders-powered
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations
code_body: title: Thigh(s)
severity: moderate