Mobile Gas Service Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Mobile Gas Service Corporation | Report ID | 20161110549 |
| Address | Huron Court | City, State ZIP | EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA 36613 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Jackhammers-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.79000, -88.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a jackhammer to cut a hole in a concrete road when the jack hammer bounced onto his right foot, severely cutting his big toe.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2016, a worker at Mobile Gas Service Corporation in EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with jackhammers-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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