WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MCKINNEY, TEXAS
| Employer | WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Report ID | 2016010717 |
| Address | Trinity Falls Subdivision, County Road 164 | City, State ZIP | MCKINNEY, TEXAS 75071 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Cheek(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.22000, -96.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a gas-powered cutoff saw to cut a 2-foot section out of a 42-inch diameter storm drain pipe when the saw kicked back. The saw blade struck and lacerated the employee's right facial cheek, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2016, a worker at WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in MCKINNEY, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the cheek(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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