R.G. Ross Contruction Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | R.G. Ross Contruction Co. | Report ID | 20180312310 |
| Address | 1120 Montrose Avenue | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63104 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Routers and molders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.62000, -90.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an electric router to shape rough-sawn lumber. The router engaged the employee's right wrist and forearm, causing deep lacerations to the muscle, tendons, and bone.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2018, a worker at R.G. Ross Contruction Co. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with routers and molders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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