Elias Construction
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — PALMETTO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Elias Construction | Report ID | 20171010037 |
| Address | Palmetto/Willow walk Subdivision | City, State ZIP | PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1275260 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.54000, -82.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a roof using a power saw to cut two-by-fours at a 45-degree angle when the saw slipped and cut his right leg.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2017, a worker at Elias Construction in PALMETTO, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(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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