GUSTAFSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA
| Employer | GUSTAFSON INDUSTRIES, INC. | Report ID | 2017088347 |
| Address | 7456 Sally Lyn Ln | City, State ZIP | LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 33467 |
| Event Date | August 30, 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 | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1266496 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.57000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 8/30/2017, an employee was cutting wood using a power saw when it kicked back and cut his thumb.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2017, a worker at GUSTAFSON INDUSTRIES, INC. in LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 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 saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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