BEEMER CONSTRUCTION
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | BEEMER CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 2015096770 |
| Address | NW Corner of NE Vivion & Antioch | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64119 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1106318 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.20000, -94.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a gas powered saw to cut a 30 inch pipe. The saw guard kicked back and struck him in the face causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2015, a worker at BEEMER CONSTRUCTION in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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