Coastal Roofing Specialists
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LUMBERTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Coastal Roofing Specialists | Report ID | 2016032277 |
| Address | 5455 Manion Way | City, State ZIP | LUMBERTON, TEXAS 77657 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| 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 | 30.27000, -94.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a roof vent on a steep roof using a hook blade utility knife when he lost his footing. The blade contacted his left arm, severely cutting it to the bone.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2016, a worker at Coastal Roofing Specialists in LUMBERTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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