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J & R Slaw Incorporated

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at J & R Slaw Incorporated in LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer J & R Slaw Incorporated Report ID 2015107833
Address 438 Riverview Road City, State ZIP LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18235
Event Date October 20, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Saws-powered, except chainsaws
Industry (NAICS) 327390 Inspection # 1101246
GPS Coordinates 40.79000, -75.65000

Incident Narrative

On or about October 20, 2015, an employee was cutting a piece of wood with a circular saw when the saw kicked back and cut his upper right leg. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2015, a worker at J & R Slaw Incorporated in LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(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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