PRESTRESSED CONTRACTORS, INC.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Cuts, lacerations - PALM BEACH, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at PRESTRESSED CONTRACTORS, INC. in PALM BEACH, Florida
Employer PRESTRESSED CONTRACTORS, INC.
Address 1330 S Ocean Blvd
City, State ZIP PALM BEACH, Florida 33480
Report ID 2015085510
Event Date August 6, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source of Injury Saws-powered, except chainsaws
Secondary Source Bricks, blocks, structural stone, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238110
GPS Coordinates 26.66927, -80.03793

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Incident Narrative

On or about August 6, 2015 at approximately 8:16 am, a worker was cutting a piece of brick or cement when his saw got stuck. Employee tried to remove the saw by pulling, when he was struck by it on the face. Employee sustained cuts on the left side of his face near the mouth and jaw.

Incident Summary

On August 6, 2015, a worker at PRESTRESSED CONTRACTORS, INC. in PALM BEACH, Florida suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple face locations. 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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