LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
| Employer | LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, LLC | Report ID | 2015074425 |
| Address | 7154 VIA FRIENZE | City, State ZIP | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33433 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.35000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of wood with a circular saw when the cuff of his shirt sleeve got caught in the saw blade, causing it to kick back on him and cut his right forearm. The employee had surgery to repair his arm.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2015, a worker at LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, LLC in BOCA RATON, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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