HOME DEPOT
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | HOME DEPOT | Report ID | 20171211789 |
| Address | 390 THF Blvd. | City, State ZIP | CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI 63005 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.66000, -90.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a circular saw to cut a wooden board when the saw slipped and cut his left-hand palm area. He was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2017, a worker at HOME DEPOT in CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(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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