D'AMATO Construction Co., INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | D'AMATO Construction Co., INC. | Report ID | 2017076694 |
| Address | Hartford Insurance Group Project Site | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06006 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Cheek(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -72.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw to cut concrete when the saw bound and bounced back, hitting and lacerating his right cheek. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2017, a worker at D'AMATO Construction Co., INC. in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered cuts, lacerations to the cheek(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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