Williams Brothers Construction Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Williams Brothers Construction Company | Report ID | 2015108086 |
| Address | Hwy 290 at Loop 610 | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77018 |
| Event Date | October 29, 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) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.82000, -95.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While attempting to cut through a 2x8 piece of lumber with a Skil saw, an employee cut his left thigh.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2015, a worker at Williams Brothers Construction Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS 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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