Keenan Construction and Excavating, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Avulsions, enucleations — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Keenan Construction and Excavating, Inc. | Report ID | 2017076831 |
| Address | 7501 Edmund St. | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19136 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1249411 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -75.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a concrete saw when it kicked back and lacerated his chin and chest. He also lost two teeth.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2017, a worker at Keenan Construction and Excavating, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the tooth (teeth). 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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