M&M Coastal Manufacturing Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | M&M Coastal Manufacturing Inc. | Report ID | 2016109335 |
| Address | 8700 Hirsch Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77016 |
| Event Date | October 3, 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) | 332311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.83000, -95.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a power saw from his knees and was cutting a pallet to discard. The power saw kicked back and part of the blade cut the employee's right leg above the knee, causing a deep laceration. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2016, a worker at M&M Coastal Manufacturing Inc. 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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