QGS Development Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LITHIA, FLORIDA
| Employer | QGS Development Inc. | Report ID | 20161211357 |
| Address | 17502 CR 672 | City, State ZIP | LITHIA, FLORIDA 33547 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1195932 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.76000, -82.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a corrugated plastic pipe when the saw kicked back, cutting the employee's face and right armpit.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2016, a worker at QGS Development Inc. in LITHIA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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