MESSER CONSTRUCTION
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | MESSER CONSTRUCTION | Report ID | 2018054939 |
| Address | 2601 NW BARRY ROAD | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64154 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.24000, -94.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a circular saw at a residential construction site when the saw kicked back and lacerated the employee's right leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2018, a worker at MESSER CONSTRUCTION in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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