BLUE NILE ENGINEERING, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | BLUE NILE ENGINEERING, INC. | Report ID | 2018088397 |
| Address | 43rd and Paseo | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64110 |
| Event Date | August 16, 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 | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1339982 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -94.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 16" water main with a saw when the sawblade kicked back and cut his face on the right side.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2018, a worker at BLUE NILE ENGINEERING, INC. in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, 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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