Carrara Stone Systems of Chicago, LLC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Carrara Stone Systems of Chicago, LLC. | Report ID | 2016054601 |
| Address | 675 Tower Road | City, State ZIP | MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS 60060 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2016 | 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) | 327991 | Inspection # | 1150414 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -87.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wood with a hand-held electric saw when the saw slipped and severely lacerated the employee's upper left leg. The saw was unguarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2016, a worker at Carrara Stone Systems of Chicago, LLC. in MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS 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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