Cox Paving, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BALD KNOB, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Cox Paving, Inc. | Report ID | 2018043420 |
| Address | 360 Honey Hill Rd | City, State ZIP | BALD KNOB, ARKANSAS 72010 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.41000, -91.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a fallen tree with a chainsaw when the chainsaw slipped and cut his left leg below the knee. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2018, a worker at Cox Paving, Inc. in BALD KNOB, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with chainsaws-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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