PRESTRESSED CONTRACTORS, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Cuts, lacerations - 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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