Precon Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Precon Corporation | Report ID | 2017109661 |
| Address | 3601 West 21st St. | City, State ZIP | PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32405 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | 1269420 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.18000, -85.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of plywood with a "skew" saw when it kicked back and cut his right thigh. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2017, a worker at Precon Corporation in PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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