Coastal Sweeping Services, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
| Employer | Coastal Sweeping Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032777 |
| Address | 4501 Leon Street | City, State ZIP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78416 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 | Inspection # | 1221100 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.74000, -97.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chainsaw when it bounced back and severely lacerated his index and middle fingers. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2017, a worker at Coastal Sweeping Services, Inc. in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with chainsaws-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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