JPC Group, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | JPC Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2018054894 |
| Address | 1612-34 Chancelor Ave | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Chainsaws-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1318972 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -75.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting timber logging with a chainsaw in an upward direction with the top of the chainsaw bar when the chainsaw kicked down, cutting the top of his foot.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2018, a worker at JPC Group, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), unspecified. 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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