Southwest Water Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Southwest Water Company | Report ID | 2017054420 |
| Address | 728 Volare Drive | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35244 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.34000, -86.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting PVC pipe with a circular saw when it kicked back and deeply lacerated the employee across the mouth and nose.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2017, a worker at Southwest Water Company in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple face locations. 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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