Kozik Brothers Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Kozik Brothers Inc. | Report ID | 2018066033 |
| Address | Franklin Fields | City, State ZIP | SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA 15143 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Saw blades-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Saws-powered, except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -80.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 19, 2018, an employee was cutting with a chop saw when the blade broke and impaled his leg. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2018, a worker at Kozik Brothers Inc. in SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with saw blades-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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