Beckwith Commercial Roofing, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CORDOVA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Beckwith Commercial Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2015118279 |
| Address | 22614 Rte 84 North | City, State ZIP | CORDOVA, ILLINOIS 61242 |
| Event Date | November 3, 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 | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -90.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the process of cutting plastic roofing material with a hook knife. The knife got caught up in the plastic roofing material. The employee pulled on the knife and when it dislodged he cut his thigh. The employee was admitted into the hospital.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2015, a worker at Beckwith Commercial Roofing, Inc. in CORDOVA, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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