G & H Underground Construction, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
| Employer | G & H Underground Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2018076915 |
| Address | Site Development, Timoga Trail and Calusa Crossing | City, State ZIP | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1328639 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.92000, -81.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee of G&H Underground Construction, Inc., was cutting a concrete pipe with a gas-powered concrete saw when the saw kicked back, striking and lacerating the employee's throat.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2018, a worker at G & H Underground Construction, Inc. in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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