GIBBS & REGISTER, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | GIBBS & REGISTER, INC. | Report ID | 2018043765 |
| Address | Corner Westmonte Dr. and SR 436 | City, State ZIP | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32701 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.66000, -81.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of lumber with a cut-off saw when the piece collapsed and pinched the saw blade, causing the saw to kick back. The employee lost control of the saw, and it contacted/lacerated his left bicep.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2018, a worker at GIBBS & REGISTER, INC. in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(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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