Saugus Construction Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HYDE PARK, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Saugus Construction Corporation | Report ID | 2018066382 |
| Address | 3699 Washington Street | City, State ZIP | HYDE PARK, MASSACHUSETTS 02136 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.30000, -71.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a grinder in an aerial lift when the grinder struck a structure, bounced back, and struck the employee's face, causing a deep laceration.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2018, a worker at Saugus Construction Corporation in HYDE PARK, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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